Equine Sports Massage

There are several benefits of massage therapy:

• Improves Circulation
• Relieves Congestion
• Stimulates the Lymphatic system
• Increases the number of red blood cells
• Hastens the elimination of wastes and toxic debris
• Relaxes muscle spasms
• Relieves tension
• Lengthens connective tissue
• Breaks down/prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces the danger of fibrosis
• Helps lessen inflammation in the joints and so alleviates pain
• Increases blood supply and nutrition to muscles without adding to their load of toxic lactic acid
• Helps to prevent buildup of harmful “fatigue” products resulting from strenuous exercise
• Generally improves the disposition of the horse
• Enhances muscles tone and increases range of motion