What is acupressure for horses?

Akupressur til heste er en behandlingsform, der stammer fra traditionel kinesisk medicin (TCM). Den bygger på samme principper som akupunktur, men i stedet for nåle anvendes tryk med fingre, hænder eller specialværktøjer på specifikke punkter på hestens krop – kaldet akupressurpunkter.

Purpose of acupressure for horses?

• Restore balance to the body’s energy (called Qi)

• Stimulate the body’s own healing process

• Relieve tension, pain and stress

• Strengthen the immune system and promote general well-being

Benefits for the horse

Acupressure can be beneficial for:

• Muscle tension and stiffness

• Digestive problems

• Anxiety and nervousness

• General pain

• Recovery support

• General relaxation and performance optimization

Different types of treatment for horses

At MySir, we use a wide range of treatments to ensure your horse receives the most optimal and targeted treatment. Acupressure is just one of our effective tools. In addition, we also use methods such as equine physiotherapy, equine osteopathy, kinesiotaping and equine massage – just to name a few of the most commonly used techniques.

The different treatments are combined and individually adapted based on your horse’s specific needs and challenges, so that we achieve the best results for both well-being and performance.