Some conditions which may indicate a need for osteopathic care.

  • Back, neck, leg or tail pain
  • Injuries resulting from slips, falls or training.
  • Performance or movement problems.
  • Sudden changes in behaviour or personality, such as bucking, refusals, crabbiness. Tail to one side
  • Dragging a hoof
  • Refusal to pick up a lead. Uneven muscle development.
  • Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing after teeth have been checked.
  • Weight loss due to pain.
  • Head tilt Uneven pelvis or hips.
  • A look of apprehension or pain, in the facial expression.
  • Muscle atrophy (loss), spasm, knots or imbalance.
  • Pinning ears, wringing tail.
  • Weakness in a leg, jumping problems.
  • Short striding.
  • Degenerative arthritis.
  • Sciatic neuralgia.
  • Sports injuries.
  • Roaching topline.
  • Refusal to perform specific gaits such as canter, lateral or collected gaits.
  • Sensitivity to touch.
  • Inability to engage the hind quarters. difficulty with bending or flexing body or poll.