Poppy – Tension

Poppy was treated for a lameness which responded well, but she held a lot of tension through her muscles as well which persisted beyond the lameness. A course of acupuncture was used to help treat this tension with great effect. Poppy goes very sleepy during her sessions (no sedation) and her muscle tension visibly and palpably improved. Poppy also
experiences profound wellbeing effects and is notably calmer to handle and work for days after her treatments. Remarkably the night after her first acupuncture session was the first time she lay down in her new stable since moving yards a few weeks before where she was taking her time to settle. Poppy really seems to respond well to all benefits of acupuncture.

Poppy’s owner says:

“My horse Poppy is naturally a very tense mare and holds a lot of tension through her body. I’ve tried many things to help relax her both physically and mentally. Since starting acupuncture the difference has been amazing. She is noticeably more relaxed, moves more freely and seems much calmer in herself overall. Acupuncture has also played a key role in supporting her recovery from a recent injury. It’s been so encouraging to see such a positive change in her comfort and attitude. It’s certainly something we’ll be continuing with!”