30/09/2026
Let’s talk timelines.
I went lame at Blenheim - blue boots induced lameness. A big blister that made me walk, move, stand and rest in a compensatory way. (Primary problem)
This caused a big overextension of my lower back and all the muscles there then sh*t themselves, spasmed, and caused a LOT of pain. This is usually the time you realise there’s a problem - the muscle spasm. Muscles spasm to protect an area. It’s the body’s way of immobilising it. (Secondary)
So I used a micro current device on it and the pain went away. The pain might have but the problem had NOT
Fairly soon the bloating started. By yesterday I’d had abdominal bloating for 10 days. Regardless of what I ate, how much water I drank, how much stretching I did. All day, every day. (This is the tertiary problem)
Don’t forget that all organs are controlled by nerves that originate in the spine, and facilitated segments (like what happened to my back due to compensatory movement patterns) can cause dysfunction in everything innervated by that area. They need blood supply (which also needs correct spinal function and mobility - the diaphragm is pretty important in all this too) and movement.
Osteopathy has always worked best for me and if far MORE that having my back cracked. It is the difference between health and dysfunction and the proof of the pudding is right here. 12 hours later I’m almost back to normal. And moving and feeling a lot more like myself.
Now why does this matter to you all… because this happens to horses too. A primary problem, leading to a secondary, leading to a tertiary one. Which left untreated can cause serious problems.
I’ll always ask timelines with your horse, how and when a problem started showing (some of my clients are so well trained they keep a diary 😅) and address all 3 pillars when I treat your horse.
Now I have to thank Rupert at for his time and expertise, and I highly recommend booking with him if you can 🙌
