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What Does Quidding Mean and What Can I Do About It?
Quidding in horses refers to the act of dropping partially chewed food from the mouth. This behavior often indicates discomfort or difficulty in chewing, typically due to dental issues. Common causes of quidding include: 1. Dental Problems: • Sharp points on teeth or uneven dental wear. • Loose, missing, or decayed teeth. • Overgrowths or Read more
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New Insights into Bio-Tensegrity and Its Complexities
Recent research into bio-tensegrity has expanded to include tensions generated by systems beyond muscles. These include nervous tissue, vascular tissue, the movement of viscera, and bodily fluids (often referred to as liquid fascia). Fluids such as blood, lymph, interstitial, and intracellular fluids play a crucial role in manipulating mechanical tensions more rapidly than muscles, significantly Read more
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Fascia Is Not an Elastic Band: Why Stretching Misses the Point
Respecting Fascia’s Nature A Common Misconception: In many therapeutic disciplines, it’s common to hear practitioners talk about stretching the fascia to improve flexibility and mobility. But this widespread belief is rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding: fascia does not respond to stretch the way muscle fibers do. Fascia is a dense, fibrous, and reticulated tissue composed Read more
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How Inflammation Disrupts Nutrient Use — and How Massage Can Help Recovery
Inflammation is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s a natural and necessary part of the healing process. On the other, chronic, acute or unresolved inflammation can become a hidden saboteur of performance. Whether from overtraining, injury, stress, or metabolic dysfunction, persistent inflammation affects how the body absorbs, processes, and utilizes nutrients—all of which are Read more
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12 Interesting Things About Thoracolumbar Fascia
Click here to learn even more about thoracolumbar fascia. Read more
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Fascia: the Skeleton of the Nerves
When we think about the nervous system, we often picture a network of nerves branching throughout the body, delivering signals to and from the brain. But have you ever wondered what holds those nerves in place? What protects them? What guides their growth, stability, and repair? The answer lies in a powerful and often overlooked Read more
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Possible Causes of Girth Sensitivity in Horses
If your horse reacts when you tighten the girth, ulcers might be the first concern—but they aren’t the only possible cause. Girthiness can stem from a variety of factors, including: • Myofascial Restrictions – Tight, sore or restricted fascia, whether superficial or deep, can limit mobility and cause discomfort. Examples: • Serratus Ventralis Thoracis – Read more
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How Inflammation in Muscles and Fascia Affects Energy Restoration
Localized or systemic inflammation—whether caused by stress, injury, or exertion—can disrupt the ability of muscles and fascia to efficiently restore glucose and energy to cells. This disruption often stems from a chronic, low-grade inflammatory process that progressively impairs normal tissue function. This type of inflammation is often driven by: • Repetitive Mechanical Stress and Microtrauma: Read more
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Myo Therapy for Horses
Myotherapy, or myofascial therapy, for horses is a type of manual therapy focused on relieving pain and improving physical function by addressing dysfunctions within the muscles and fascia. This therapy targets “trigger points” or areas of muscle tightness that may develop from factors such as overuse, injury, or stress, which are common in performance horses Read more