Equine Craniosacral Therapy
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a hands-on technique in which the practitioner applies very light pressure to specific bones of the skull, spine and sacrum to release restrictions in the musculoskeletal system.
What conditions can Craniosacral Therapy Treat?
Craniosacral therapy is ideally suited to the equine athlete and is an effective way to restore biomechanical balance and to maintain musculoskeletal heath.
In addition to restoring balance, improving posture and movement, craniosacral sucessfully treats the following conditions:
*Headshaking
*Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease
*Head trauma
*Pull back injuries
*Behavioral problems
*Cribbing
*Low back and Joint problems
*Lamenesses
*Facial nerve paralysis
Craniosacral benefits horses that have difficulty in collection, have difficulty taking leads at the canter, have bucking issues, or feel flat in their work. It is an excellent therapy after dentistry, which can be traumatic to the head of the horse.
How is a treatment done?
The horse is first assessed for posture, movement, soft tissue and bony changes. Next, craniosacral technique is applied at specific sites using a very light touch. A treatment takes 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the horse. Usually, between one and four follow up treatments are necessary, and then periodically as needed to maintain health and biomechanical balance, depending on the type of work the horse is doing.
Dr. Quentin studied equine craniosacral with Maureen Rogers, one of the pioneers in the field. For more information, visit Maureen Rogers website at www.equinecraniosacral.com
