Equine Craniosacral Work
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“Newly adapted to the equine industry in the last decade, craniosacral therapy is a uniquely efficient way to keep horses in biomechanical balance and maintain skeletal and muscular health.”
(Maureen Rogers, “Keeping the Equine Body in Balance with Craniosacral Therapy")
What is Equine Craniosacral?
Equine craniosacral work is a non-invasive form of bodywork that addresses biomechanical imbalances that may be expressed in structural, movement, and/or behavioral problems. Equine craniosacral work helps horses rebalance without external manipulation of bones or tissues, resulting in deep and enduring adjustments.
How does it work?
Equine craniosacral work helps to regulate the cranial wave, which can be understood as an integral expression of the different physiological rhythms that maintain physical life and consciousness. Through gentle touch, craniosacral work assesses blockages of or disruptions in the motion of the cranial wave that may be the result of injury, trauma, stress, or other insults to the body. The term “craniosacral” emphasizes the regulating functions of the cranium and the sacrum, key energetic hubs connected by the spinal column. Because craniosacral work is holistic, treatments can influence movement patterns, posture, behavior, and overall well-being.
Equine craniosacral work is a non-invasive form of bodywork that addresses biomechanical imbalances that may be expressed in structural, movement, and/or behavioral problems. Equine craniosacral work helps horses rebalance without external manipulation of bones or tissues, resulting in deep and enduring adjustments.
How does it work?
Equine craniosacral work helps to regulate the cranial wave, which can be understood as an integral expression of the different physiological rhythms that maintain physical life and consciousness. Through gentle touch, craniosacral work assesses blockages of or disruptions in the motion of the cranial wave that may be the result of injury, trauma, stress, or other insults to the body. The term “craniosacral” emphasizes the regulating functions of the cranium and the sacrum, key energetic hubs connected by the spinal column. Because craniosacral work is holistic, treatments can influence movement patterns, posture, behavior, and overall well-being.
Kelp in calm seas
Metaphorically, the cranial wave can be likened to the subtle oscillating motion of kelp as it undulates in ocean currents. Craniosacral work offers deep relaxation as an important component of its healing effects.
Craniosacral work for horses?
Yes! As with human bodies, horses' bodies compensate for injury, trauma, equipment use, dentistry, farriery, and riding and training practices. As with humans, postural imbalances in horses can be modified, thereby decreasing pain, compression, and compensation patterns to improve balance, performance, and overall well-being. A more fully balanced body will experience greater freedom and integration of movement and will be less likely to experience further damage to bony structures, joints, and connective tissues. Equine craniosacral work addresses the interconnectivity of the whole horse and helps the horse heal and reorganize from the inside out, optimizing overall wellness and self-expression.
Yes! As with human bodies, horses' bodies compensate for injury, trauma, equipment use, dentistry, farriery, and riding and training practices. As with humans, postural imbalances in horses can be modified, thereby decreasing pain, compression, and compensation patterns to improve balance, performance, and overall well-being. A more fully balanced body will experience greater freedom and integration of movement and will be less likely to experience further damage to bony structures, joints, and connective tissues. Equine craniosacral work addresses the interconnectivity of the whole horse and helps the horse heal and reorganize from the inside out, optimizing overall wellness and self-expression.
The equine cranium
The use of bits, nosebands, tie-downs, draw-reins, halters, chains, and other restraining devises, as well as pull-backs and blows to the head and neck, expose the bones of the equine cranium to significant compressive forces and can result in tension, pain, depression, and reactive behaviors. Craniosacral work uniquely addresses such compressions and can provide relief for compressed nerves that are implicated in conditions such as head-shaking syndrome.
