192. Spices session with the Chiropractor...

Yesterday i had a Chiropractor come out to see Spice since before i owned her she'd never before seen one and when i had one come out to see her shortly afterwards they had said she was too sore to have anything done and had even suggested that she could have Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy which at the time i was very skeptical about since she had only just recovered from being lame on her hind hoof for almost 8 weeks which in my view was far more likely to be the reason behind any soreness.

And i am pleased to say that yesterday the Chiropractor confirmed my skepticism finding no reason whatsoever to suspect Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy. The only bit of soreness she could find was in her right hind leg (the one which had the hoof abscess) where she said that due to the lameness Spices muscles had shortened in comparison to the other side and that she wasn't able to flex as much but that in time this would even itself out and that i just needed to do some stretches after working her.

She recommended that she see Spice again in 4 weeks time to work on the area again but that she didn't see that there would be a need for any further treatment after that.

So i am really pleased because her back is absolutely fine which means her treeless saddle must fit her well and apart from a bit of soreness in her leg which is not affecting her ability to work she in very good shape. :)

The Chiropractor i used to treat Spice was Claire Warman who works primarily in the Somerset/Avon area. She has some of the highest credentials in the industry and is also embarking on a Msc in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Harper Adams University College. If anyone is in need of a Chiropractor in the Somerset/Avon area I would definitely recommend her. She spent over an hour manipulating/massaging/stretching Spices ligaments/muscles and Spice genuinely seemed to love it.