03/06/2026
When I started using acupuncture in 1995, I felt like I was on an island alone!! Now, I am sharing with you the case I am sharing with my colleagues around the world! Great minds and hearts who have the passion to help others! What an amazing time to practice. Sorry for the “vet speak”, but I wanted you to know that resources abound and this is how we learn from each other!!
Good morning, this is Murphy. He is a 9 year old QH Gelding. He was diagnosed with DSLD a few months ago. He is painful, lays down a lot, shifts weight often while standing. The left hind fetlock is dropped more than the right and is thickened up to the hock. Murphy is the Earthiest of Earth horses! Sweet and kind and a beloved member of his family. He was treated for the 2nd time today.
Tongue seems pink and more thin than full.
Submandibular pulse is bilaterally symmetrical and full and round as an earthworm:)
Treatments:
Laser - Dr. Youkey’s favorite saved program hock to fetlock
Acupuncture - KI1, BL 67, GB 44, LV 1, Four gates, KI 27, GB DTC with B12, Shen Shu, BaiHue with B12, LV13, GB25, SP21, BL 13,14,18, LI16
Herbs - Delivered Jing Tang Ligament and Tendon to him today to begin.
Magnawave over the top line - BL 13 to 54 area.
This horse is a model citizen in every way! Any additional help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!