BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE

Enhances muscle tone and increases range of motion
Increases flexibility- which can help prevent injury.
Removes spasms and adhesions in the muscles
Speeds recovery to injured muscle tissue.
Increases the flow of synovial fluid for joint health
Releases toxin build-up and promotes increased circulation
Restores mobility to injured muscle tissue
Reduces stress
Creates balance in the body
Generally improves the disposition of the horse

DOES MY HORSE NEED SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY?

All horses are athletes that frequently overuse, misuse or injure their muscles and can therefore benefit from Sports Massage Therapy. Older horses that have had to compensate for injuries and imbalance for years, to young horses just starting their training, can benefit from Sports Massage Therapy.

Equine Sports Massage Therapy (ESMT) can help with the following:

inhibited motion
shortening of stride
stiffness
head tossing
bucking and kicking
difficulty with lateral bending
tracking unevenly
girthing problems
showing signs of resistance or refusal
and many more muscle related issues…

Equine Sports Massage Therapy helps injured muscles to heal and healthy muscles to stay healthy, flexible and pain free.