Avoid joint injections for your horse? Prolong the time between those injections? Performance horse owners see it as routine maintenance - preventative even. There are other things to consider - body lameness (other muscle problems) - as contributing factors to poor joint health. performance, and behavior problems. 

MUSCLE & JOINT HEALTH

Soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia) integrity is important to the health of the joints that they move and support - this is what allows for good function of the joints. 

Reduce inflammation and support healthy biomechanical movements for a balanced and healthy structural posture to avoid problems with body lameness. Managing pain and inflammation is the main support for horses with muscle/joint problems.

The most common muscle and joint problems seen (and vets inject) are: 

Osteoarthritis - Ligament or tendon injuries - Stress and repetitive strain aches and pains

A few of the most common horse joint injection areas are:

Lumbar - Stifle - SI joint - Hock Joints - Foot Joints - Hip Joints - Neck Vertebrae

Joint Problems:

synovitis (inflammation of the fluid-producing membrane) - capsulitis (inflammation of the fibrous joint capsule) - articular cartilage and bone fragmentation - ligament tearing and osteoarthritis

A supportive plan (recipe) will help with quick soft tissue repair and recovery to maintain top performance for:

pleasure - competition - senior horses - young horses in training - rehabilitation & "lay-up" care plans

#1 - reduce the inflammation

ANTIFLAM™ - used for general inflammation or hoof pain

TETDA™ - used for bruising/swelling - moves fluid and soothes tired muscles

#2 - strengthen/repair/support the soft tissue that stabilizes the joint

EQUISEL-BCAA™ - Branched Chain Amino Acids/mineral replacement best used immediately after exercise (repair)

GAMMA ORYZANOL - supports the formation of lean muscle mass (strengthen)

SINEW-X™ - a joint, and soft tissue formula with MSM (support)

SINEW-X + HA™ - same as above without MSM that includes a highly absorbable form of Hyaluronic Acid (support)

#3 - support the joints

HA-180™ - promotes healthy joint fluid

GLS POWDER™ - Glucosamine, MSM, Silicon & Boron for bone strength, density, and growth

Supporting muscle and other soft tissue functions improves joint health. 

Perhaps something else is affecting the soft tissue balance and causing your horse's joint problems. You can ask me here about what I usually recommend or to get the free videos that show you how to DIY body lameness pain assessment with your horse., and the #1 secret thing I use to help when you find it.

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