06/06/2025
Welcome to our 𝙋𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙘 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨!
Over the next little while we are going to dive deeper into the commonly talked about Pelvic Room treatment.
If you have wondered…
• What is the pelvic room?
• What is the purpose of the treatment?
• How do I know if my horse needs one?
• What can I expect during and after a treatment?
Follow along and we will answer your questions!
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺?
If you’ve worked with an Equine Osteopath EDO®, you’ve likely heard them mention potential issues within the pelvic room of a horse, but what exactly is the pelvic room and why is it so important?
The pelvic room refers to the space within the pelvic cavity that houses several critical organs. These include the spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, ileocecal valve, and bladder.
In mares, this area also contains reproductive structures such as the ovaries, uterus, and uterine horns. In geldings, it includes the inguinal canals, the upper portion of the spermatic cord, the cremaster muscle, and the prostate gland. For stallions, the testicles are also part of this space.
This region is rich in soft tissue and fascial structures—the connective tissues that support and link organs. These fascial connections (like the nephrosplenic ligament) allow the organs to maintain both structure and mobility, enabling them to shift and slide relative to one another and the surrounding musculoskeletal system. This mobility is essential. Every organ in the body should have the capacity for micro-movement to function optimally.
In the pelvic room, restricted movement can not only compromise the function of internal organs but also affect the mobility and balance of the skeletal structures, particularly the pelvis, lumbar spine and the upper cervical area initially. That’s why equine osteopaths pay close attention to this area—it’s central to both internal health and biomechanical harmony.
