Flying K Equine Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is the manipulation of soft tissue (skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments) for the prevention and treatment of body stress and pain. A variety of massage techniques and strokes are used to stimulate blood flow to different areas of the body. Massage therapy helps horses of any level prepare for and recover from strenuous workouts or competitions. Body work is also beneficial to older or retired horses as it can relieve aches and pains associated with age. Some of the many benefits of massage include: 

• Increasing circulation and oxygen levels throughout the body 

• Alleviates pain, tension and discomforts 

• Increases ROM (range of motion) 

• Increases lymphatic flow and stimulates waste and toxin elimination 

• Reduces inflammation, soreness, swelling, cramping and spasms 

• Relaxes injured or overworked muscles and breaks down scar tissue

Cold laser therapy is a low-intensity laser that stimulates healing with low levels of light. Laser therapy reduces pain and inflammation, promotes healing of damaged tissues, relaxes muscles, stimulates nerve generation and much more! 

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a therapy that uses low voltage electrical current to provide pain relief.  The use of a TENS Unit can increase circulation and decrease inflammation and pain.

Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy which maintains range of motion in the joints.  Stretching prevents the muscles from shortening and becoming tight.

Tendon and ligament work is great for maintaining strength and preventing injury in the tendons and ligaments. Bones, muscles and joints work together in a coordinated way to move the body and give it stability. Tendons and ligaments play an important role to hold everything together. If there is an injury to a tendon or ligament, massage therapy can aid with pain relief, relaxing and strengthening the inflamed tendon/ligament and speed up the recovery process.

Cupping therapy is an ancient healing method that uses the force of suction to put tension on the skin and connective tissue to increase blood flow. Cupping helps alleviate pain and discomfort. 

KT Taping lifts the skin and allows lymphatic fluid to flow rather than build up. In turn, the flow of lymphatic fluid allows white blood cells to be carried throughout the body. This flow enables the body to eliminate bacteria and waste products from cells and tissues. KT taping is often used to relieve pain, reduce swelling and inflammation and provide support to joints and muscles.