Jill at Work:
Equine: Pez
Pez was a 13 year old Appaloosa mare who had suddenly starting exhibiting uncharacteristically surly behavior. Her owner was concerned Pez might be in pain. She was checked out and found to be in perfect health. I discovered that the cartilaginous material that comprises the poll was strained, creating a restriction in the tissue (called fascia) surrounding the skull. By manipulating the fascia, the poll was freed to move into alignment.
(L-R: Working with the tendons and ligaments of the knee and pastern; facilitating movement of fascia surrounding the skull; tissue work on a tight sacroiliac joint.)
Myofascial Release is a type of therapy concerned with the three layers of fascial tissue within the body. Fascia is locatied directly under the skin and envelops the body like a body stocking. You can travel from the poll to the tail and never leave the fascia. An injury, the traumas of daily life, exercise, performing are just a few factors that can cause restrictions in the fascia. Left untreated, these restrictions build up and result in ill-health. is effective in increasing a horse's health and perfomance.
Jill Deming, MA is a Certified Equine and Canine Massage Therapist. She combines Myofascial Release and Craniosacral Therapy with massage.