Rib Cage and Low Back Pain Connection in Horses

The rib cage is more than just a protective structure for a horse’s vital organs; it’s a dynamic framework that significantly influences movement and comfort. However, stiffness, misalignment, or tension in the rib cage can disrupt this harmony, leading to back pain, even in the lumbar region. This episode explores how biomechanics, nerves, muscles, and fascia intertwine, revealing the rib cage’s critical role in equine health. Issues like poor saddle fit or uneven riding can cause rib cage stiffness, forcing the lower back to compensate, which may result in muscle fatigue, joint stress, or behavioural and performance changes. Practical solutions for ensuring your horse is comfortable through its rib cage is the focus.PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW.This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together.LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Grab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s back: https://starline.myflodesk.com/backPRIVATE PODCAST LINK: Join the FREE “Stick With It” private podcast series here and learn 3 ways to use kinesiology tape that nobody ever told you about!https://starline.myflodesk.com/podcast?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwL8eCVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1XwG2bHf4yinPSmzhGi2iXkZE3-n9fpshGw9UcO2uHfdeQxsvXZVjnzGOGE_aem_gmApS0NKQ0jya9XxIF9angShow Sponsors:IG: @equigateFB: @equigatehttps://www.equigate.com Connect with us:Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCptWebsite - starlinebodywork.comDISCLAIMER:The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.