Experiences of equine acupuncture (kissing spines)?

[Primitive Pony]

Just wondering if anyone has had acupuncture recommended or used it for their horse - in addition to veterinary attention, of course.... - my horse has been treated by a vet and I know that alternative/complementary medicine is not an acceptable replacement etc etc and I am sure there will be cycnics, but am not wishing to start a debate - just wondering if anyone has tried it with positive effects or none?

I have used acupuncture for pain relief myself and am convinced of its effects on me, so am considering it for my horse who was diagnosed with KS last year and although the KS has not been a problem recently, we've had some saddle problems and a muscle problem in his hind end and he is not 100% happy. He is also being seen by a vet physio and the saddle is being checked again and he has had his teeth done, too - so all of that is under control! - I may need to consider another steroid injection for him soon - and will consult the vet accordingly - but I know that some vets recommend acupuncture for extra pain relief.

Would be grateful to hear of anyone with experience of this, whether for back problems or otherwise. Thanks!

 

[Happy H]

No idea, but my old doctor used to do electronic accupuncure (same as accupuncure but using an electric current rather than the needle, but all same accupuncture points used) and if I got to him when a migraine came on, it would disappear in about 30 seconds, so I can confirm it does work for pain management on me!

 

[Primitive Pony]

Thank you - completely agree with you from personal experience in terms of human pain management! Just wondering if it's similar for horses and/or if it just manages pain temporarily or might have longer-lasting effects?

 

[Heelfirst]

Worth contacting Wendy Vere.
Worked with her many times although haven’t see here for a while, always thought she was one of the best.
http://www.vetclick.com/referral-pr...nd-homeopathy-referral-service-p117.phpacting

 

[Heelfirst]

Link seems to have gone walkabout sorry
Here is the address for the practice
Flavin & Vere
The Surgery, Popes Lane, Lapford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BD
01363 83317

 

[Primitive Pony]

Thank you for that - can I assume that you have had experience with her then? Just wondering what difference it made?

 

[Heelfirst]

We have worked on horses together and we formed the 4 square team based on the holistic approach to healing and treating horses.
She is very easy to talk to and would I am sure be more than willing to discuses her methods.