24/06/2025
T.M.J...
🐴 Is your horse resistant to the bit, tilting their head, or struggling with collection? ...it could be the TMJ.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small but powerful joint that affects how your horse chews, carries their head, and even how they move through their whole body. When this joint becomes restricted—sometimes due to dental imbalances or tension in the poll—it can cause discomfort, poor performance, and behavioral changes.
This is where equine chiropractic care makes a difference. Chiropractic adjustments help:
Restore normal motion in the TMJ and poll
Release neuromuscular tension
Improve bit acceptance and softness
Support better whole-body movement and balance
✨ Routine dental care is ESSENTIAL, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Even after dental work, the TMJ can still have some dysfunction. Chiropractic care helps restore full function, ensuring your horse isn’t just sound—but comfortable and willing.
👐 A balanced mouth, a mobile TMJ, and a free-moving spine = a happy, healthy athlete.