17/09/2021
ARTHRITIS IN HORSES ๐
Is a condition involving inflamation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling and stiffness.
Depending on the severity a horse may remain completely sound or become extremely stiff.
Horse Arthritis can occur as a result of;
Infection
Trauma
Degenerative changes
Metabolic disturbances
Various forms of arthritis exist, for example osteoarthritis.
The inflammation increases the amount of fluid within the joint and usually causes visible swelling in that area. This then causes the horse pain when the joint is flexed. Arthritis in horses is quite a common condition.
CAN NIAGARA EQUISSAGE HELP WITH HORSE ARTHRITIS?
Most definitely.
Depending on the severity of each individual case of horse arthritis and the extent of the associated swelling, your vet may prescribe NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) so that your horse is more comfortable. However it is perfectly safe to use Niagara Equissage alongside such treatment without conflict.
Niagara Equissage will significantly reduce the swelling โ naturally โ as the deep cycloidal massage reaches all the parts of the body promoting good circulation both of the blood and lymphatic systems. Use of Niagara Equissage also creates warmth within the body and that warmth also helps the healing process of horse arthritis. If your horse has to have NSAIDS, then by using Niagara Equissage you are helping the body more readily eliminate the toxicity such drugs have.