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25.01.2022 This lovely boy having a snooze and processing the EMMETT technique moves. His first treatment
21.01.2022 Yahoooo - i might be able to work again
14.01.2022 The Hyoid and Hind End Connection I’m currently treating a horse with a stress fracture on the pelvis; there is obviously a lot of focus on the lumbar area an...d hindquarters during our sessions but I am also working on the neck, head shoulders .... all due to the hyoid. The Hyoid apparatus is a delicate structure comprising of 5 bones nestled between the mandibles and under the jaw. The top of the apparatus articulates with the skull under the temporal bones (TMJ), the small, lower bones attach to the root of the tongue and to the larynx and pharynx. So at this point, the hyoid is linked to balance and steering, breathing, the vocal cords, swallowing and eating. Much has already been written about the effects of tight nosebands, restriction around the mouth, rollkur, TMJ tension and headshaking - all linked to the hyoid, but this is only the tip of the iceberg! The hyoid is connected to the scapula and the sternum by a pair of long muscles that work together the omohyoid and sternohyoid. So now you can imagine how the range of movement of the forelimb may be affected if there is tension, excess flexion or bracing against the bit between the hyoid, shoulder and sternum.... and back up to the TMJ. And there’s more! The pectoral muscles connect the forelimbs to the trunk and the sternum, whilst the abdominal muscles, also attached to the sternum, connect to the pubic tendon which connects to the pelvis... The pelvis is the powerhouse ; and the pelvic bone is the site of attachment to muscles that connect to the back (iliopsoas group) and to the hindquarters (biceps femoris). You can visualise the chain of muscles and action that lead from the hyoid to the hind end! The Ventral Chain. If the jaw is stuck, tense or evasive this will be reflected in the pelvis and the movement in the hind end. If there is pain or dysfunction in the pelvis, or the muscles that attach, patterns of compensation will begin and radiate out up to the hyoid and TMJ. Anatomists have demonstrated in dissections that applying pressure to the mouth and jaw (affecting the hyoid) restricts the movement of the hind legs and hips when articulated by hand; when the hyoid is released the leg can move freely again. Although an injury can be pinpointed to a specific location, it may have affected a wider area, especially if it hasn’t been diagnosed immediately or is part of a chronic condition. And this may explain why your body worker is addressing muscles or fascia not near the site of injury or discomfort. This is a simplified account and an anatomically not correct drawing; links below are more technical
13.01.2022 We always say - best to treat with weight on the leg. Lovely model today . So helpfull, love this horse, his companions and where he lives. I treat 3 horses loose in the yards - can't do this everywhere I go but when I do . The horse human connection....
06.01.2022 There are so many causes of back pain in horses (and in humans too!) and here is a fabulous post from Louise in the UK. Back pain is not going to be fixed in one visit. In most cases a veterinary diagnosis is essential so that you know what you are dealing with. A therapist will work with other professionals (for example farrier, saddle fitter and vet) for the best possible outcome for horse and rider. It also helps if they can treat the horse and the rider .
04.01.2022 Love this horse, after the Cleveland Bay the Thoroughbred is my favourite breed. Jax uses the tethering rail to hold his head up while he has a treatment.
04.01.2022 This is without a doubt one of my most popular treatments at the moment. After all the COVID stress, lockdowns, working from home, general ‘ugh’ ..... do you need a kickstart? Or maybe add it to a relaxation treatment? I am here to help
03.01.2022 Lucky Queenslanders! A shady tree and an Emmett Technique instructor . Gary Wells starting his world tour of Australia. Not sure how far you'll get at the moment Gary but we look forward to your company when you can get to Victoria
