29/03/2025
I am a Sports Therapist of 25+ yrs and this month I am promoting the benefits of massage for equestrians……. 1hr including consultation and follow up exercises.
Because you rely on your core muscles so heavily for riding, it creates an imbalance in the lower back. Additionally, the leg, hip, shoulder, and back muscles are taxed quite hard while on horseback.
It is common for equestrian’s to experience shoulder injuries and soft tissue damage in the joints of the lower body. This is due to the repetitive and forceful vibrations created from the horse’s movements over the terrain.
What Equestrians Can Do to Prevent Injuries
I would advise equestrians from beginners to advanced to prepare by warming up and stretching prior to mounting. However, this is not enough to warm up those muscle groups.
A better way is through massage therapy. Regular massage treatments, both before and after riding, can help keep your muscles flexible and relaxed.
Through massage therapy, I can help identify your problem areas and address them to relieve the issues that may hold you back from enjoying the sport. Even if you simply plan to gently hack it is a good idea to have a massage to prevent major injuries that could impact future riding.
Another thing that massage can do is help you achieve better balance and control. When you tighten up too much, that tension can transfer to the horse and make the ride less enjoyable for you both.
Massage therapy certainly has a positive effect on the recovery of your muscles and improving your athletic performance. You shouldn’t wait until you are exhausted or suffer an injury.
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Email: debbyholmes10@hotmail.com
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