Equine Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used on animals for over 4000 years. ... There is evidence that Chinese “horse priests”, the caretakers of the army's horses, practiced acupuncture during the Zang and Chow Dynasties around 2000-3000 BC. Legend has it that veterinary acupuncture was discovered when lame horses used in battle were found to become sound after being hit by arrows at distinct points.
Whole Horse - Acupuncture for Horses
An electroacupuncture for ERU
Equine acupuncture is used mainly for functional problems such as those involving noninfectious inflammation, paralysis, or pain. For small animals, acupuncture has been used for treating arthritis, hip dysplasia, asthma, diarrhea, and certain reproductive problems. For larger animals, acupuncture has been used for treating lameness facial nerve paralysis, allergic dermatitis, respiratory problems, nonsurgical colic, and certain reproductive disorders.
Acupuncture typically involves the insertion of fine needles through the skin at particular points to cause therapeutic effects. It can be used in conjunction with conventional veterinary medicine to treat various equine medical conditions and to relieve pain.
In California acupuncturists work under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Acupuncture typically involves the insertion of fine needles through the skin at particular points to cause therapeutic effects. It can be used in conjunction with conventional veterinary medicine to treat various equine medical conditions and to relieve pain.
In California acupuncturists work under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Electro-AcupunctureElectro-acupuncture is a form of acupuncture where a small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles. Electro-acupuncture is quite similar to traditional acupuncture in that the same points are stimulated during treatment.
The needles are then attached to a device that generates continuous electric pulses using small clips. These devices are used to adjust the frequency and intensity of the impulse being delivered, depending on the condition being treated. Electro-acupuncture uses two needles at time so that the impulses can pass from one needle to the other. Moxa treatments compliment acupunctureOur Acupuncture treatments can also involve the use of Moxa, a well known and effective pain and inflammation herb. This involves the burning of an herb either on an acupuncture point (direct moxibustion) or over the skin at an acupuncture point (indirect moxibustion) in order to stimulate that point. The herb used (Artemisia vulgaris) is commonly called “mugwort.” In horses, the most commonly used technique is “indirect moxibustion.” Indirect moxibustion is done by holding a burning moxa stick ½ to 1 inch above the acupuncture point or by attaching moxa to an acupuncture needle allowing the heat to be transferred down the needle into the acupuncture point. It is mostly used to treat chronic muscular and arthritic pain.
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