"The greatest asset any moving body can have is its complete freedom and ease of motion." Jack Meagher, Sports Therapist

Equine Sports Massage Therapy plays an important role in the prevention of injury as well as in recovery from injury. The body will strive to heal and maintain itself given the right conditions. Massage therapy helps the body to help itself. Equine Sports Massage Therapy is the manipulation of soft tissue in the body which promotes relaxation or stimulation, drainage, and the release of stress.

Benefits of Massage:
Improves circulation
Relieves congestion
Relaxes muscle spasms
Increases range of motion
Enhances muscle tone
Decreases inflammation in the joints
Alleviates pain
Relieves tension
Stimulates the lymphatic system
Increases the number of red blood cells
Eliminates toxins
Lengthens connective tissue

Common Muscular Problems:
Resisting or refusing leads
Head or neck stiffness
Shortened strides
Hind leg scuffing
Hip and shoulder lameness
Improper tracking
Girthing problems
Cold back
Loss of performance ability

Equine Sports Massage Therapy promotes overall physical, mental, and emotional well being.

For more information contact Jenny DeSandro, certified ESMT