13/11/2024
Lucy Tallis is a fully qualified and registered acupuncture therapist .
Acupuncture , an ancient Chinese healing practice involves inserting fine needles into specific body parts to relieve pain and treat various conditions .
It works by stimulating the body’s natural repair systems , impacting the nervous , immune and hormonal functions .
One of the primary benefits of acupuncture is the treatment of muscular pain and muscle trigger points . It can also alter pain perception providing relief to horses suffering from chronic pain and potentially reducing the need for medication .
Many insurance companies cover acupuncture as an alternative treatment under their policies .
Every horse is unique and as you can see from the photos ‘Ollie ‘ Simons horse took it all in his stride and was very comfortable whilst others may need sedating. 🐴🐎