'back person'

[southdowns]

A couple of months a go my horse was lame for a few days with no heat or swelling to be found. Vet diagnosed a pulled muscle which would heal in time.

My horse is now sounds but is much tighter in his frame (even without being ridden) than he was. I've been having a sports massage lady to see him (who has been recommended) and although he has improved he certainly is not as relaxed and supple as he was and has quite bad poll tilt.

So i'm thinking about getting someone else to look at him but don't know who to get - an osteopath? Chiropractor? physio?

If anyone can recommend anyone i'm in Sussex. I'd appreciate anyones thoughts!

Thanks

 

[Madam_max]

Whereabouts in Sussex are you? I know a fab Physio.

 

[BarmyC]

Im in Surrey and i go to see Chris Caden-Parker in five elms in kent. She does also go out to you.

I find she is fantastic!!

 

[jumpthemoon]

I'd use a Chiro or an Osteopath as they treat skeletal issues. Personally, I'd recommend McTimoney Chiropractors as I've had brilliant success with them both on myself and my horses.

There might be someone on here who would come out to you...
http://www.mctimoney-animal.org/index.asp?headerid=1

 

[Tempi]

M_M and i use the same physio practice, and i can highly recommend them too

 

[K27]

I use a physio who is fab- Liz Hadland- really recommend her- she has sorted my horses out in the past with various issues- Also her sister, Jenny Hadland is also a Physio and has a practice based in Hants- she also travels out so Sussex-

http://www.jennyhadland.co.uk/index.html

I must admit that Vets sometimes aren't always the best when it comes to Muscle probs!- Good Luck though!

 

[Madam_max]

Jenny is my physio

 

[lucym]

i too would consider a mctimoney practitioner. but im not in your area so couldnt help with names, but might be worth considering, instead of a physio.

 

[lochpearl]

there is a great french guy who is an osteopath for humans and equines and he is also an equine behaviourist I think he travels over the country and he is great his number is 07958949186