VSMT Adjustments

Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (VSMT) at Forward Equine

Just like humans, animals can experience significant health benefits from spinal manipulative therapy. Proper spinal alignment and movement are connected to a variety of health concerns, many of which can be addressed through manual adjustments and manipulative therapies.

During a session, our skilled practitioner assesses the joint in your horse’s body. If a joint is restricted or not moving properly, a precise high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust is applied along the joint’s natural plane of motion. This technique stimulates nerve receptors, which send feedback to the surrounding muscles, helping to restore proper motion and function.

Horses can benefit greatly from spinal adjustments, experiencing relief from pain or discomfort. Adjustments can help horses continue to compete at high levels by maintaining optimum mobility. Horses recovering from injury or with chronic conditions also benefit from adjustments as they often have compensatory restrictions. 

At Forward Equine, LLC, we are highly trained in providing veterinary spinal manipulative therapy. You can trust that your horse is in capable and caring hands.

If you’d like to learn more about how spinal manipulative therapy can help your horse, feel free to contact us today at (920) 851-3545.

Please note: In Wisconsin, the term “chiropractic” is legally reserved for human chiropractors. Veterinarians who perform these adjustments must use the term “veterinary spinal manipulative therapy,” though the technique remains the same.