How to Tell if Your Dog Is in Pain
Dogs can be good at hiding pain and discomfort. Heres how to tell if your canine companion may not be feeling his best. Unlike us,…
Tag: posture
How to identify and release pain and restrictions in your horse
Are old or new injuries causing your horse pain? Use this cross-fiber grooming technique to release any restrictions, improve his posture, and ease his discomfort.…
How to find a safe and connected position in the saddle
This simple exercise can assist you in connecting and communicating with your horse through your seat instead of the reins. Have you ever wanted to…
How your dog eats can affect his spinal and oral health
Did you know that the way your dog eats can affect the health of both his spine and mouth? Here’s what you need to know…
Ergonomics in veterinary dentistry and surgery
The importance of magnification, illumination and posture for veterinary dentistry and surgical applications. Ergonomics involves the design of equipment, devices, and processes that support productive,…
Practices for posture – back exercises for riders
Back pain seems fairly common in riders, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Understanding the factors that contribute to back pain, and learning…
Why rider fitness and posture are so important
You carefully manage your horse’s fitness program – but does your own posture and fitness level match up with his? You pay attention to your…
Pilates for riders — postural awareness and support
Good posture is essential to good riding, and it prolongs the health of your back! Pilates can help you achieve and maintain correct posture in…
How your dog eats can affect his oral and spinal health
Did you know that the way your dog eats can affect the health of both his spine and mouth? Here’s what you need to know…
Evaluating posture in horses
Assessing habitual postures, along with understanding the significance of posture, can yield more accurate diagnosis and treatment of lameness and other issues in your equine…
Abnormal equine posture
Understanding abnormal equine posture and how rehabilitation intervention can help. Why should we care about posture in horses? Because posture affects the complex interactions of…
Normal and abnormal equine posture: how PRI can help performance and health
Why should we care about posture in horses? Because it informs us about how their complex neuro-musculoskeletal system is functioning. Recognizing abnormal compensatory postures as…
