Alternative actions for Kissing Spines

Alternative actions for Kissing Spines

An article by Dr. Bill Ormston on what we can do if your horse has been diagnosed with kissing spines?

Kissing spines may be a major component in sore backs in horses.   It is usually considered a congenital problem, meaning it has been there since the birth of your horse.

Some of the things that can be done if diagnosed with kissing spines:
- Chiropractic care to maintain and improve joints between the kissing spines
- Joint supplements should help decrease inflammation. (see Ani-Motion)
- Cold laser and alpha stim help decrease pain
- All-natural cooling liniments may be used even under the saddle to help decrease kissing spine inflammation pain (see Sore No More Liniment)
- Physical therapy, including neck stretching up and down, will help increase the flexibility

Horses with Kissing Spine, saddle fit becomes of utmost importance.  You must make sure the gullet of your saddle is both tall and wide enough to ensure there is no weight on the spinous process of the vertebrae.

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• Horse's back
• Supplement Care
• Total Body Care