truffles
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Which would you rather use, and why??
Physio vs Chiropractor...
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hannahandteddy
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erm well i have never used either (lucky me!) i want to be a physio so i'd go for physio
lol! my dad very often goes to the chiropractor though and is cured after 2 sessions! o i don't know lol i suppose also it depends on the injury!
just realised is this for humans or horses lol? if for horses havn't a clue!!
just realised is this for humans or horses lol? if for horses havn't a clue!!
TiaPony
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Depends on what I believe is wrong with the horse. I would probably use physio if i had to chose between the two, and if physio determined a back problem, then a chriopracter would probably be called in
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spaniel
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Its your vet who would determine what the problem is. A properly qualified therapist is not allowed to treat any animal without referral/diagnosis from the vet.
truffles
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Depends on what I believe is wrong with the horse. I would probably use physio if i had to chose between the two, and if physio determined a back problem, then a chriopracter would probably be called in
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Well, I have been reccomended a chiropractor who does a full inhand and ridden assessment before anything. Chloe deffo needs a check up - not desperately, but friend could feel a knot behind where the saddle sits. Chloe flicked her ears back but stood stock still when we both ran our hands over it. She finds it hard to work over her back consistently, so I think he back ties in with that problem.
I think I will probs go with her but if it goes wrong then will try someone else.
Depends on what I believe is wrong with the horse. I would probably use physio if i had to chose between the two, and if physio determined a back problem, then a chriopracter would probably be called in
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Well, I have been reccomended a chiropractor who does a full inhand and ridden assessment before anything. Chloe deffo needs a check up - not desperately, but friend could feel a knot behind where the saddle sits. Chloe flicked her ears back but stood stock still when we both ran our hands over it. She finds it hard to work over her back consistently, so I think he back ties in with that problem.
I think I will probs go with her but if it goes wrong then will try someone else.
truffles
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Its your vet who would determine what the problem is. A properly qualified therapist is not allowed to treat any animal without referral/diagnosis from the vet.
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Ahh. thank you for letting me know. God, I had no idea. Do you know why that is?
Its your vet who would determine what the problem is. A properly qualified therapist is not allowed to treat any animal without referral/diagnosis from the vet.
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Ahh. thank you for letting me know. God, I had no idea. Do you know why that is?
truffles
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erm well i have never used either (lucky me!) i want to be a physio so i'd go for physio
lol! my dad very often goes to the chiropractor though and is cured after 2 sessions! o i don't know lol i suppose also it depends on the injury!
just realised is this for humans or horses lol? if for horses havn't a clue!!
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This is for my horse lol, so might be different.
erm well i have never used either (lucky me!) i want to be a physio so i'd go for physio
just realised is this for humans or horses lol? if for horses havn't a clue!!
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This is for my horse lol, so might be different.
flyingfeet
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The problem with back problems is that 99% of the time you are blowing your cash for peace of mind rather than a solution.
Chiropractors are IMHO are waste of time with horses, their skeleton cannot be easily manipulated and most of the time (especially if a youbng girl straight off a training course!!) you are wasting your money
Physio may help with a muscle, but then you could do this yourself by hand or hire a machine.
Even so doesn't fix the cause - should you be considering looking at your saddle and your riding position - are you sure you are not the problem??
Heavens knows me sitting crooked does more damage than the saddle!
Chiropractors are IMHO are waste of time with horses, their skeleton cannot be easily manipulated and most of the time (especially if a youbng girl straight off a training course!!) you are wasting your money
Physio may help with a muscle, but then you could do this yourself by hand or hire a machine.
Even so doesn't fix the cause - should you be considering looking at your saddle and your riding position - are you sure you are not the problem??
Heavens knows me sitting crooked does more damage than the saddle!
dozzie
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I would go vet first. He is, to me, like a GP. He recommends the consultant, ie physio or chiro! The biggest probs with vets IMO is that they dont have a system whereby they recommend the best consultant Vet! A vet with serious experience in one field. But unfortunately that does not seem to be encouraged. Shame really! Probably due to money!
truffles
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but then you could do this yourself by hand or hire a machine.
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I have no idea how I could do this by hand - I've never been taught. I also don't know how expensive machines are, but I can't imagine them being a reasonable price!
The only evidence I have is that you can feel a knot in her back - both me and an experienced friend (who is 20, just incase you thought she was my age!) felt the knot - I take it chiro's act more on the skeleton rather than the muscles?
Saddle was quite recently checked, and there deffo is a chance it could be me!! I do need to get some lessons, but just taking a while to settle in first as we have *quite* recently moved yards. Summer holidays coming up too, so means lots of lessons with the right instructor, when I can find one...
Thanks for all your advice...I'm a bit stuck now....should I call the vet first now, before I get a physio/chiro out?
but then you could do this yourself by hand or hire a machine.
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I have no idea how I could do this by hand - I've never been taught. I also don't know how expensive machines are, but I can't imagine them being a reasonable price!
The only evidence I have is that you can feel a knot in her back - both me and an experienced friend (who is 20, just incase you thought she was my age!) felt the knot - I take it chiro's act more on the skeleton rather than the muscles?
Saddle was quite recently checked, and there deffo is a chance it could be me!! I do need to get some lessons, but just taking a while to settle in first as we have *quite* recently moved yards. Summer holidays coming up too, so means lots of lessons with the right instructor, when I can find one...
Thanks for all your advice...I'm a bit stuck now....should I call the vet first now, before I get a physio/chiro out?
TiaPony
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but then you could do this yourself by hand or hire a machine.
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I have no idea how I could do this by hand - I've never been taught.
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I called physio out without vets knowledge and she taught me exercises to improve my mares back.
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but then you could do this yourself by hand or hire a machine.
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I have no idea how I could do this by hand - I've never been taught.
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I called physio out without vets knowledge and she taught me exercises to improve my mares back.
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spaniel
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Its your vet who would determine what the problem is. A properly qualified therapist is not allowed to treat any animal without referral/diagnosis from the vet.
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Ahh. thank you for letting me know. God, I had no idea. Do you know why that is?
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The therapist isnt qualified or allowed to make a diagnosis. Most of the time a courtesy call to the vet is all thats required but in theory you could be asking a therapist to work on a horse with some serious underlying illness or injury that would actually be exaccerbated by massage or 'manipulation'.
A good and well qualified therapist will always ask for the name of your vet practice.
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Its your vet who would determine what the problem is. A properly qualified therapist is not allowed to treat any animal without referral/diagnosis from the vet.
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Ahh. thank you for letting me know. God, I had no idea. Do you know why that is?
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The therapist isnt qualified or allowed to make a diagnosis. Most of the time a courtesy call to the vet is all thats required but in theory you could be asking a therapist to work on a horse with some serious underlying illness or injury that would actually be exaccerbated by massage or 'manipulation'.
A good and well qualified therapist will always ask for the name of your vet practice.
truffles
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Its your vet who would determine what the problem is. A properly qualified therapist is not allowed to treat any animal without referral/diagnosis from the vet.
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Ahh. thank you for letting me know. God, I had no idea. Do you know why that is?
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The therapist isnt qualified or allowed to make a diagnosis. Most of the time a courtesy call to the vet is all thats required but in theory you could be asking a therapist to work on a horse with some serious underlying illness or injury that would actually be exaccerbated by massage or 'manipulation'.
A good and well qualified therapist will always ask for the name of your vet practice.
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Thank you for letting me know. Will call the vet and see what he thinks. Thank you.
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Its your vet who would determine what the problem is. A properly qualified therapist is not allowed to treat any animal without referral/diagnosis from the vet.
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Ahh. thank you for letting me know. God, I had no idea. Do you know why that is?
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The therapist isnt qualified or allowed to make a diagnosis. Most of the time a courtesy call to the vet is all thats required but in theory you could be asking a therapist to work on a horse with some serious underlying illness or injury that would actually be exaccerbated by massage or 'manipulation'.
A good and well qualified therapist will always ask for the name of your vet practice.
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Thank you for letting me know. Will call the vet and see what he thinks. Thank you.
showjump2003
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I'll go for physio just because I am one! lol