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My horse is coming
back from an injury, will
sports massage help?
Yes. Horses that have been recovering from an injury often
have soreness and muscle shortening and tightening from
compensating for the injury as it healed.
This leaves muscles shortened with spasms and adhesions
that can not only cause soreness and gait abnormalities, but
can lead to soft tissue injuries as the horse comes back into
work.
Sports massage therapy and a stretching regiment can help
to loosen up the muscles and lengthen the muscles tissue,
helping to prevent injuries and make the horse more
comfortable as he regains muscle strength and flexibility.