Equine Chiropractic Care

Focused chiropractic care for dogs and horses in Gig Harbor and surrounding areas.

What is Equine Chiropractic?

Equine chiropractic is a drug-free approach to health care that supports the body’s natural ability to heal and function properly without drugs or surgery. It focuses on the relationship between the nervous system, the spine, and the surrounding structures.

Because the spinal cord and nerves influence every organ, tissue, and movement in the body, restrictions or misalignments in the spine can interfere with normal nerve communication. These problems, often called subluxations, may contribute to pain, stiffness, poor performance, weakness, imbalance, fatigue, and reduced overall health.

Equine chiropractic care helps restore proper motion and function to the spine, supporting better movement, improved nervous system function, rehabilitation, wellness, and performance. At its core, equine chiropractic works with the body’s built-in ability to heal from the inside out.

How Do You Know Your Horse Needs an Adjustment?

Here an abbreviated list of symptoms that may indicate that your horse may need an adjustment:

Short striding
Behavioral changes (i.e. refusals, acting “cinchy,” bucking)
Loss or decrease in performance level
Diagnosed conditions, such as degenerative arthritis
Problems/Difficulty executing desired movements
Muscle imbalance, spasm or atrophy
Gait problems, such as cross-canter, loss of collection, refusal to pick up lead
Injuries resulting from falls, training, or other activities