60% of your horse and/or dog’s body weight is muscle. It is the system that is responsible for movement. Maximum function and comfort in the muscle system will result in the greatest motion possible.
Muscle soreness can be the result of injury, structural imbalance, over stretching or over use/ misuse. Muscle problems are cumulative. If a problem exists in one area, the animal will have to compensate by tensing up and/or using other muscle to protect the injured muscle. Any number of secondary problems can then occur which will in turn compromise movement.
Regular massage can aid in the prevention of these issues. Once a problem exists, massage helps to break up the tight knots of adhering muscle fibers which restrict full muscle extension. Massage will find any damaged or potentially compromised area of muscle and restore it to improved function.
Massage, in conjunction with a proper well balanced nutritional diet, exercise and working with other animal care professionals will help your four legged friend, “Reach Maximum Potential, to Achieve Maximum Performance.”
