Equine Massage
Equine massage can have a profound effect on the nervous system of the horse. Some of the benefits of equine massage therapy are: pain relief, stimulation of the motor nerves, injury prevention and immune system support. Massage is also thought to help calm nervous horses or horses in unfamiliar surroundings and/or stressful conditions.
Equine massage can also be used to cause the body to release endorphins, which aide in pain relief and a sense of well-being. Pain, stress and emotional experiences are all known to affect activity. Therefore, if pain is reduced, the body is under less stress, and this can lead to positive chemical changes within the body.
As well as the numerous physiological benefits to the nervous system listed above, equine massage can also improve circulation, hair coat and muscle tone; improve recovery time from workouts; increase flexibility; aide in the recovery from injury; reduce the chance for future injury and support the immune system.