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Why Choose McTimoney?

 

McTimoney chiropractic treatment is a holistic whole body treatment and as such the benefits are widespread. It is a fantastic treatment for horses & dogs both during rehabilitation and is effective in aiding injury prevention.

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Both acute (short term) and chronic (long term) influences can lead to the development of joint restriction and associated soft tissue dysfunction. Despite injuries healing and lameness resolving, dysfunction can still remain. This dysfunction may show as stiff or irregular gait patterns, discomfort or a change in behaviour. This is where treatment is needed for teh animal to return to full functionality. 

 

The Benefits of regular McTimoney treatment are: 

 

  • Increased flexibility and greater joint range of movement

  • Increased stride length and straightness

  • An increase in muscle elasticity

  • Improved coordination

  • Encouraging healthy circulation

  • Relaxation and a decrease in stress levels

  • Relief from discomfort

  • Increased rate of healing

  • Quicker recovery from exercise

  • A decrease in post-exercise muscle soreness

  • Helps to prevent muscle strain

  • Provides excellent pre and post-exercise stretches/exercises

Symptoms to look out for...

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The list below includes a range of symptoms and behaviours that can be the sign of an underlying issue. If you are in any doubt, then please call or email for advice.​

Horses

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  • Asymmetries, such as stiffness

  • Unexplained deterioration in usual performance

  • Lack of impulsion

  • Struggling to work through from behind

  • Unwillingness to go forward

  • Not covering the ground

  • Unwilling to extend

  • Refusing at jumps, frequently knocking jumps down, reluctant to jump through combinations

  • Rushing into canter, going disunited, striking off incorrectly, bunny hopping

  • Stumbling/tripping

  • Sore or cold backed

  • Uneven pressure from saddle or the saddle slipping to one side

  • Unexplained resistance, such as napping, rearing, bucking

  • Uneven muscle development or atrophy

  • Behavioural changes

  • Uneven wear of shoes, frequently losing the same shoe

Dogs

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  • Unexplained drop in performance

  • Exhibiting signs of pain during or after exercise

  • Crying out, whimpering or stiffness when getting up

  • Difficulty walking upstairs or getting into cars

  • Showing signs of discomfort when being stroked on their back

  • A reluctance to play or exercise

  • Behavioural changes, dog becoming shy or aggressive

  • Loss of appetite

  • Excessive grooming

  • Moving with their tail and quarters to one side

  • Uneven gait or restricted movement

  • Uneven muscle development or atrophy

  • Uneven claw wear

  • Lick granuloma

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