Bending Line Equine Bodywork

Bending Line Equine Bodywork Specializing in MagnaWave PEMF technology that promotes overall equine health and wellness.

Excited for this weekend! Stop by the Bending Line Equine Bodywork tent on Saturday and Sunday for free demo and some go...
05/09/2023

Excited for this weekend! Stop by the Bending Line Equine Bodywork tent on Saturday and Sunday for free demo and some goodies!

So excited to support Red Pine Horse Show Association this year! 🤩🐴 RPHSA does an amazing job providing super fun opport...
04/12/2023

So excited to support Red Pine Horse Show Association this year! 🤩🐴 RPHSA does an amazing job providing super fun opportunities for Minnesota equestrians to build confidence and learn the ropes of horse showing!

Look for Bending Line Equine Bodywork at the first show of the season at Carriage House Farm on May 13-14!

12/22/2022

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We specialize in Magnawave, an industry-leading PEMF technology that has shown to:
✅ Increase circulation
✅ Reduce inflammation
✅ Increase range of motion and flexibility
✅ Promote cellular exercise

It's a Very Merry Muscle Monday!! Have you gotten your favorite equestrian (or equine?) their gift yet? 🎄✨❄️🐴 This week ...
12/20/2022

It's a Very Merry Muscle Monday!! Have you gotten your favorite equestrian (or equine?) their gift yet? 🎄✨❄️🐴

This week we're looking at the Trapezius! Get ready - this is a LONG one (pun intended)! This is a large, thin, two-part sheet (cervical and thoracic) of superficial muscles that joins the forelimbs to the horse's body.

The larger, cervical part originates along the nuchal ligament and attaches to the full length of the scapula — moving the scapula forward and upward. This portion of the muscle is part of the forelimb retraction chain, which works in opposition to the extension chain. It stabilizes the top of the scapula, which allows the rest of the chain to retract the forelimb and pull the weight of the horse’s body over the planted front leg. Strength within this chain is important for forelimb power and rhythm.

The smaller, thoracic part originates at the supraspinous ligament at the T3-T10 vertebrates and attaches to the top third of the scapula — drawing the scapula back and up and elevating the shoulder. The portion of the muscle is part of the forelimb extension chain and stabilizes the top of the scapula, which allows the muscle chain to bring the leg forward during the swing phase. Weakness in this area causes scapula instability and a loss of forelimb expression and reach.

Tension, spasm, or underdevelopment of the trapezius muscle can cause a reduction in scapula control, stride length, and forelimb asymmetry.

MagnaWave PEMF is a great tool if you feel your horse is sore or restricted in this area. Focusing this area during a full body session will allow for increased blood flow, better flexibility and range of motion.

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So very grateful I get to spend each day around these incredible creatures 🤍 I’m so inspired by their grace, forgiveness...
12/14/2022

So very grateful I get to spend each day around these incredible creatures 🤍 I’m so inspired by their grace, forgiveness, and heart and being able to help them feel their best brings me so much joy 🥰

Another Muscle Monday… and this one is getting more complex! Read through carefully and stay tuned for a special holiday...
12/13/2022

Another Muscle Monday… and this one is getting more complex! Read through carefully and stay tuned for a special holiday Trivia Tuesday!

The splenius is an incredibly important muscle that can be broken into two parts - the Capitis and Cervicis. This muscle starts on the spinous process of T3 to T5, from the thoracolumbar fascia and the nuchal ligament. It inserts into the nuchal crest and mastoid process of the temporal bone and the transverse processes of C2-C5.

The cervicis muscle acts to elevate and extend the neck AND head; the capitis muscle acts to elevate and extend the neck. Both are critical for lateral flexion of the neck.

In high performance horses, particularly dressage, this muscle will be noticeably developed as its critical for extended periods of lateral flexion. In horses exhibiting lameness, you may notice a head nod, this is the splenius muscle working harder to stabilize the neck during forward movement.

MagnaWave PEMF is a great tool if you feel your horse is sore or restricted in this area. Focusing this area during a full body session will allow for increased blood flow, better flexibility and range of motion.

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12/07/2022

Meet new Bending Line client - Gunner! He loved his very first Magnawave session last week 🤍 I just love this horse - such a SAINT! 🥰

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Muscle Monday is BACK! It was a whirlwind few weeks! I had an awesome trip to Las Vegas for the USHJA National Champions...
12/05/2022

Muscle Monday is BACK! It was a whirlwind few weeks! I had an awesome trip to Las Vegas for the USHJA National Championship and was so honored to be able to work on some of the horses competing!

This week's muscle is the omotransversarius. It is a strap-like muscle that runs dorsal (or towards topline) to the brachiocephalicus and originates in the atlas of the C2-C4 cervical vertabrae. It runs down the brachiocephalicus to the point of the shoulder, then combines with the trapezius and inserts into the humorous.

It's function is to advance and adduct the forelimb and flexes the neck laterally.

When a horse has painful forelimbs, the brachiocephalicus and omotransversarius can be braced at the base of neck to pull the forelimb forward. This limits the range of motion in the forelimbs but helps the horse to move forward with reduced pressure and soreness in the forelimb.

When pressure is applied to the brachiocephalicus in healthy muscles, the horse will "round" its neck. A horse that is sore in these areas will lift its head, step back and invert his neck.

MagnaWave PEMF is a great tool if you feel your horse is sore or restricted in this area. Focusing this area during a full body session will allow for increased blood flow, better flexibility and range of motion.

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12/01/2022

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Gift Cards are now available! Visit:
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Honoring all the brave men, women, equines and canines who have so dutifully served on this Veteran's Day. We thank you ...
11/11/2022

Honoring all the brave men, women, equines and canines who have so dutifully served on this Veteran's Day. We thank you today, and everyday, for your service.

This dapper boy had his first Magnawave session today 🤍 River was the perfect gentleman and loved a little morning of pa...
11/10/2022

This dapper boy had his first Magnawave session today 🤍 River was the perfect gentleman and loved a little morning of pampering 🥰

Another Muscle Monday... and more NECK MUSCLES! Did you know that horses have more than 20 muscles just in their neck?Th...
11/08/2022

Another Muscle Monday... and more NECK MUSCLES! Did you know that horses have more than 20 muscles just in their neck?

The Sternocephalicus (also called Sternomandibularis) is a long, slim muscle that runs from the horse's lower jaw (mandible) to the sternum and forms the lower contour of the jugular groove. This muscles helps to open the mouth and support the jaw, flexes the neck and pulls the head down. This muscle also aids in lateral flexion of head and neck.

There is an important connection between the jaw and sternum; any restriction or bracing of the jaw may travel down to the neck directly to the pectoral and chest muscles. Ultimately, this can influence movement of the forelimbs.

Most commonly, horses with a hollow frame or high head carriage show tension in this muscle. Repeated strain can cause overdevelopment of the muscle and show a muscle bulge or 'ewe neck' shape.

MagnaWave PEMF is a great tool if you feel your horse is sore or restricted in this area. Focusing this area during a full body session will allow for increased blood flow, better flexibility and range of motion.

As a PEMF practitioner, this is one of the muscles that I most often see have sensitivity or fasciculations. The brachio...
10/31/2022

As a PEMF practitioner, this is one of the muscles that I most often see have sensitivity or fasciculations.

The brachiocephalicus runs from the very back of the skull, with attachments to the 1st - 4th cervical vertebrae (neck). It inserts onto the humerus (top forelimb bone) just below the scapula.

Function: When the forelimb is raised and head and neck are stabilized by other muscles, contraction of this muscle draws the forelimb forwards. This action is essential in achieving extension and collection, accurate clearance over jumps, or acceleration at the gallop.

When the forelimb is on the ground, contraction of this muscle on one side will result in lateral flexion of the neck and head (or simply turning to the side). This is critical for lateral movement, turning in a circle, or simply asking the horse to ‘look’ in the direction of travel.

Bilaterally engaging the brachiocephalicus muscles, the neck vertebrae will pull down and the head back. If the horse's core postural muscles have not been conditioned well, some horses will contract this muscle when asked to flex at the poll. This will result in quite a bit of muscle tension and soreness through the underside of the neck. This makes bending uncomfortable, a shorter or "choppier" stride, and discomfort or restriction in lateral movements.

MagnaWave PEMF is a great tool if you feel your horse is sore or restricted in this area. Focusing this area during a full body session will allow for increased blood flow, better flexibility and range of motion. 🤓

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10/26/2022

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Did you know that are 700 skeletal muscles in the equine body? (That's 400 MORE than humans! 🤓)So each Monday we're goin...
10/24/2022

Did you know that are 700 skeletal muscles in the equine body? (That's 400 MORE than humans! 🤓)

So each Monday we're going to highlight one muscle in the equine body, it's location, it's function, and how to spot any issues.

What are Skeletal Muscles?
Skeletal muscles serve many functions and consist of bundles of long spindle-shaped cells called muscle fibers that attach to bone by tendinous insertions. Contraction of skeletal muscles leads to the muscle pulling a tendon, which pulls a bone (either flexing or extending a joint).

They are typically arranged in pairs so that they oppose one another. One flexing the joint (a flexor muscle) and the other extending it (extensor muscle).

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10/19/2022

5 Days of Giveaways - And the WINNERS are... 🥁🏆🐴

- Free Full Body Session + 50% for friend
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Thank you to everyone who participated 💗 Make sure to follow us for more specials coming soon!

Winners will be messaged directly or can email at [email protected] to claim their prize.

10/18/2022

Red was loving getting his full body session today... those LIPS! 😍

10/18/2022

I LOVE getting this feedback 💗 "I can already tell how much your Magnawave has helped! I have never been able to get Belle to stretch down long and low no matter how hard I tried and here she is today doing it for most of my ride! She’s feeling so good!"

Belle had some tightness in her back and with just a couple full body sessions, she's already getting much better range of motion and increased flexibility 🥰

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