Bad back... chiropractor. grr.

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Sorta a little bit of a rant and the need of some ideas.

So i have this 2 1/2 year old filly who has a bad back. shes done something, she can just about walk but it hurts for her and shes stiff.

Ive had a vet out, the one weve used for years and i used to work there. anyway... they suggested a chiropractor. anyway so it seems almost impossible to find a chiropractor in my area or even in wales. grrr. makes me think about training to be one.

Anyway shes been getting massages from my mother every day and had had lavender and geranium oil rubbed on her as well as arnica. this all seems to help, but my mum goes away on the weekend and well im only there once a week.

I was thinking because they are on a 4 acre paddock, 2 young geldings and a 29 year old mare. That penning her off so the geldings cant push her around - cause they like to play fight etc. but im not entirely sure that she would be good on her own (even though she would be in a paddock inside a paddock and be near them i just dont want her trying to go through the fence and doing more damage.

plus i was wondering if bute would help in any way or something simular? the vet didnt mention anything; but finding a chiropractor seems impossible. so worried about her.
 
Your vet should be able to recommend a chiropractor - as one can only be used with permission of the vet. And if you post whereabouts in Wales you are - someone should be able to recommend one.

I would section her off with the mare, so that she can remain quiet. And I would only give her Bute with the permission of the vet.

Have you had him back out?
 
i posted on here asking if anyone knew of a chiropractor in the cardigan area.

They didnt know of anyone, i phoned the horse specialists in the area and they gave me the number for a sports massagist and a skeletal manipulation specialist and a chiropractor who only visits every few months. ive left messages with everyone but no reply i was going to try them again today.

I was considering having the vet out again, but they said that to get a chiropractor or something simular first and see if that helps. Its only been two days since he came out.

the massage helps her and she can walk easily afterwards but cannot go any faster than a walk. was just wondering if anyone could suggest any other massages or anything. We have also been doing reiki on her too.

Ideally we need a chiropractor, but there doesnt seem to be any in the area.
 
How about using a McTimoney therapist or a physio? Your vet should be able to recommend.
Get her seen to now would be my advice - I have a 6 yr old with a chronic SI problem that he likely contracted around 2 yrs old and this will take months of exercises to try and fix and make him rideable. I am using a great physio.
 
Found some old post info that may help:


Sarah Smith travels to Welsh borders (McTimoney) the other lady is called Anna Fox and is more local (McTimoney-Corley).
Also a Bethan Lloyd in Cardiff is a reg'd Mctim Chiro. You would have to google for nos.
 
I am trying to get her seen asap. i got a reply from one person who can fit her in next sat. but im going to keep looking to see if i can get anything sooner. The vets didnt have a number for anyone and i phoned the others in the area and neither did they. ive been looking at sport massage, chiropractors and all sorts but the waiting list is either too long or from what i discribe they dont think it will make much different.

I just thought that if i have to wait a week or something for someone to see her maybe something like bute will help her abit just till i can start getting her better and on the right path.

My elderly mare has a calcified pelvis from when she was covered and no body could fix it. its only in the past few years shes been able to be ridden and now she has arthritus in her front knee so is completely retired. Even if this problem with my youngster is perminant shes such a lovely nature id keep her and have her as a buddy. but i wat to be sure shes in no pain and is happy if not ill do the right thing by her ... however sad it will be.

She clostophobic so stabling her is not an option.

I will look up those names and will give them a call, even if they cant get to me they might know of someone. thanks.
 
the massage helps her and she can walk easily afterwards but cannot go any faster than a walk.
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Based on this information, she would be having a referel to an equine specialist and hospital if she were mine.

Good luck with her.
 
amymay said:
Based on this information, she would be having a referel to an equine specialist and hospital if she were mine.

Good luck with her.
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I would if it was under any other circumstances but my mother, me and the vet agreed that if a chiropractor or something simular could do something it would be in her best interest. She is still partiually wild, though easy to catch and handle by me or my mother she is very shy and spooks by any unsual noises, quick movements and most strangers so we thought she would do better if she can have some treatments by someone instead of lots of tests and xrays.

MydnightShadow said:
Here is a link to the McTimoney Chiropractic site. It has a section where you can put in your postcode and find who is near you. Hope it helps.

http://www.mctimoneychiropractic.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=65
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Thanks, i had already looked up there but all the ones close enough to come are human ones only.
 
seriously, if she can't do more than walk, she very probably needs treatment far more drastic than a chiropractor can do. i am a devout believer in McTimoney Chiropracty, a devotee, i get my horses and myself treated very regularly, but it is not for doing such major stuff as that imho...
however, i have a friend who is a qualified Equine Sports Massage Therapist in the Knighton area, she may know of a chiro over your way, i'll check.
 
kerilli said:
seriously, if she can't do more than walk, she very probably needs treatment far more drastic than a chiropractor can do. i am a devout believer in McTimoney Chiropracty, a devotee, i get my horses and myself treated very regularly, but it is not for doing such major stuff as that imho...
however, i have a friend who is a qualified Equine Sports Massage Therapist in the Knighton area, she may know of a chiro over your way, i'll check.
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I have had two horses that have had the same problem - with several weeks of treatments and exercises they come very nicely. But the person i used to have out is now retired. :(

I have also had a dog, of which all of the suggestions by the vets did not work till we used a chiropractor and he was great after.

I have decided to seperate her and contact the vet about some bute and see if it helps till i can get someone to see her.

If it doesnt work ill look into other options, but if it means her being in a stable or being surrounded by loads of different people at one time then the stress will do more damage and i have to do whats best for her.

If anyone knows of a equine chiropractor, equine sports massage therapist or anything simular please send give me a name and number it would be very much appreciated.
 
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