Signs & Causes
Below are listed some of the common signs that your horse or dog will exhibit when they are suffering from back discomfort and could benefit from McTimoney treatment, and along with this there are listed some of the common causes of back and musculoskeletal discomfort.
Although this section is based around horses and dogs most animals readily benefit from McTimoney treatment.
Horses
Common Causes of Back Discomfort
- Accidents and injuries
- Poorly fitting tack & incorrect use of training aids
- Conformational defects
- Lameness compensation and recovery
- Underlying conditions e.g. arthritis
- Repetitive stress/strain
Horses
Common Signs of Back Discomfort
- Performance deterioration
- Changes in behaviour & unexplained resistance
- Uneven muscle development
- Asymmetry e.g. stiffness on one rein
- Sore or cold backed
Dogs
Common Causes of Back Discomfort
- Accidents and injuries
- Underlying conditions and breed predispositions
- Conformational defects
- Incorrect training methods & use of training aids
- Repetitive stress/strain
Dogs
Common Signs of Back Discomfort
- Difficulty getting up & climbing stairs
- Reduced performance & a reluctance to exercise
- Uneven muscle development
- Changes in behaviour
- Stiffness