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Equine Massage Therapy



PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY



CIRCULATORY SYSTEM BENEFITS

  • Encourages development of stronger cardiac muscle

  • Improves oxygen supply to the cells

  • Decreases blood pressure

  • Improves elimination of metabolic wastes

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM BENEFITS

  • Relaxes the intestinal muscles

  • Stimulates peristalsis (muscle contractions)

  • Improves blood flow to the alimentary tract

  • Stimulates liver and kidney function

MUSCULAR SYSTEM BENEFITS

  • Relaxes/stimulates muscles to relieve soreness,

  • tension, stiffness and weakness

  • Mobilizes soft tissues

  • Improves flexibility at the joints

  • Improves elimination of metabolic wastes

NERVOUS SYSTEM BENEFITS

  • Relieves pain and stimulates motor nerves

  • Relieves restlessness and sleep disturbances

  • Improves proprioception (a sense of the body's position)

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM BENEFITS


  • Improves inspiration (breathing in)

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM BENEFITS

  • Drains stagnant lymph nodes

  • Cleanses the body of metabolic wastes

  • Stimulates the movement of lymphatic fluid

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM BENEFITS (SKIN)

  • Improves tone and elasticity of skin

  • Assists normal glandular function

  • Improves quality of coat

SKELETAL SYSTEM BENEFITS

  • Improves alignment of skeletal structures without force