How does a Chiropractor adjust an animal as large as a horse?
To answer this, it is important to remember that the chiropractor is not adjusting the entire horse, but rather a specific joint in the spine. Once the initial examination has been completed, the animal chiropractor will perform an adjustment on the area of the spine affected, to return the joints to normal motion and to alleviate any muscle spasms and pain. A chiropractic adjustment is a very specific, high velocity, low force, controlled thrust by a hand, which is directed in a specific direction on a specific joint. How many treatments will my horse need? Several factors determine the number and frequency of adjustments required to correct a problem. The horse’s age and physical condition are important; young healthy horses will generally require fewer adjustments than older horses or those with serious health problems. The severity of the problem is another major factor; if permanent damage has occurred, a return to full flexibility may not be possible, and multiple adjustments may
