GGR Equine Massage

11/24/2022

Have a safe and fun Thanksgiving may your belly’s be full.

10/08/2022

Working on Miss Pixie this morning. Ponies I have noticed are a bit trickier to work on, just have to readjust positions to reach lower. Pixie is a rescue pony so along with massage we are working on her trust.

10/06/2022

Voodoo really enjoyed her massage today. She likes to fall asleep during her session. She is a 3 year old who is being started under saddle and loves her massages to relax after a training session.

10/04/2022

🐴 Muscle Groups and Functions 🐴

1. Recuts Capitus lateralis - flexes head, inclines head to side

2. Splenius - flexes neck

3. Multifidus cervicus - flexes neck, rotates head to opposite side

4. Brachiocephalicus - flexes neck, moves shoulder forward

5. Supraspinatus - extends shoulder joint

6. Trapezius/rhomboids - elevate shoulder, draw scapula upward, forward, backward

7. Deltoid - extends shoulder joint

8. Infraspinatus - rotates arm outward

9. Tricep - flexes shoulder joint

10. Bicep- extends forelimb

11. Serratus thoracis - when leg is planted, draws trunk to proper level

12. Pectoral - draws foreleg backwards

13. Extensor carpi radialis - bends and flexes foreleg

14. Latissimus dorsi - lateral flexion

15. Longissimus dorsi - extends back, lateral flexion

16. Intercostal- supports rib cage and aids in respiration

17. Oblique- draws hind leg under

18. Gluteus- forward impulson, hind end action

19. Re**us abdominus- supports the back

20. Semimembranosus- extends hock

21. Semitendinosus- extends hip and hock

22. Biceps femoris- extends hind limb, hip, hock, and flexes stifle

23/24. Tensor fascia latae/fascia latae- extends stifle and flexes hip

25. Long digital extensor- bends and flexes hind leg

10/03/2022

10/03/2022

Benefits Of Massage Therapy
⭐️ Improves circulation and as a result, promotes more rapid healing
⭐️ Enhances muscle tone and increases range of motion
⭐️ Eases muscle spasms
⭐️ Reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints so that pain is relieved
⭐️ Relieves tension
⭐️ Stimulates circulation in the lymphatic system and hastens the elimination of waste products and other toxins
⭐️ Lengthens connective tissues and breaks down/prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces the danger of fibrosis (formation of excess fibrous connective tissue and scaring)
⭐️ Generally improves the disposition of the animal
⭐️ Maintains the body in better condition
⭐️ Aids in preventing injury and loss of mobility
⭐️ Boosts athletic performance and endurance
⭐️ Restores mobility to injured muscle tissue
⭐️ Extends both the good health and overall life of the animal’s career