Eastlancsvetphysio

26/05/2026

15/04/2026

Injury isn’t bad luck. It’s a load vs capacity problem.

When the demands placed on your horse or dog exceed what their body can tolerate…
That’s when injury happens.

Box rest and time off might reduce symptoms,
but they don’t increase capacity.

That’s where physio comes in.

✔️ Stronger muscles
✔️ Improved movement quality
✔️ Gradual, progressive loading

Because whether it’s training, competing, or just daily life…
load is unavoidable.

So instead of avoiding it, we prepare the body to handle it.

Rehab isn’t just about getting them sound again —
it’s about making them more resilient than before.

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If your horse or dog keeps breaking down,
it’s time to stop guessing and start building capacity.

📩 DM to book an assessment with East Lancs Vet Physio

13/04/2026

He stands. He eats. He doesn’t move an inch while I tack up.

That’s not just a “good horse” — that’s a comfortable one.

If your horse is:
– Pulling away
– Swishing the tail
– Pinning ears
– Dropping away or tensing through the back

…it’s communication, not behaviour.

Saddling should not be something they tolerate.
It should be something they’re comfortable with.

Pain, restriction, or poor saddle fit are often the underlying drivers.

Don’t ignore the small signs — they’re rarely small.

If you’re unsure, get it assessed properly.

31/03/2026

Treatment zone updates 📍

Monday: helmshore & surrounding areas

Wednesday: clitheroe & surrounding areas

Friday: Oldham & surrounding areas

Saturday: Burnley

Sunday: emergency/ post

For more information please drop me a message 🙏🏽

29/03/2026

“Something new is coming…”

Not just another treatment.
A step forward in how we manage pain, performance & recovery.

Watch this space.

27/03/2026

“Last patient of the day and she’s clocked off before I have 😴”

Fast asleep on mum mid-session 💤

People think physio is all about ‘fixing’…
But half the job is getting the horse relaxed enough to actually let you.

When the nervous system drops into a parasympathetic state:
– Muscle tension reduces
– Guarding switches off
– Real change can happen

This is where the magic is 👀

26/03/2026

Next up: Equine America Buteless 👀

Marketed as a “natural alternative to bute”… but what does the evidence say?

🔬 Ingredients like Boswellia, MSM & turmeric may have anti-inflammatory properties
👉 BUT there’s limited high-quality research in horses
👉 And no strong evidence it matches NSAIDs like bute

💡 You might see mild improvements…
But that could be individual response or natural variation

🚩 Bottom line:
This isn’t a replacement for proper diagnosis or veterinary management.

If your horse “needs bute”…
you need to ask why.

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Want help choosing supplements that actually have evidence? Drop me a message 📩

23/03/2026

Boswellia & Limestone Flower… do they actually work? 🤔

First up from the question box I put out last week—one of the most commonly fed supplements: Boswellia and limestone flower.

You’ll often see these used for:
✔️ Joint support
✔️ Reducing inflammation
✔️ Managing stiffness—especially in older or harder-working horses

Boswellia is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties (similar pathway to some NSAIDs), which is why it’s popular in horses with arthritis or general wear and tear.

Limestone flower is essentially calcium carbonate—used more for buffering and supporting gut health rather than directly targeting joints.

But here’s the key question…

Is there actually evidence?

👉 There is some research suggesting Boswellia may help reduce inflammation—but most of it is limited, not equine-specific, and not strong enough to be considered gold standard.

👉 For limestone flower, evidence is even more limited in terms of performance or joint-specific benefits.

So what does that mean in practice?
They might help… but they’re not a magic fix—and they shouldn’t replace good management, rehab, and training.

As always:
✔️ Look at the whole horse
✔️ Prioritise workload, rehab & nutrition first
✔️ Use supplements as an adjunct, not the solution

Got a supplement you want me to break down next? Drop it below 👇