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| A
Bit About The Nervous System (Student
ref: tense horse stress point paper) |
| The horses nervous system is a treasure chest of answers
and solutions to so many equine problems, both physical and emotional. |
| Many equine massage techniques are able to positively
influence certain conditions with their interactive relationship with the
nervous system. |
| Anxiety, tension, nervous reactions, over sensitivity and
under sensitivity can all become regulated and rebalanced. |
| The unresponsive horse can be reawakened. |
| The overanxious horse can be calmed. |
| Your
horses neural system is a united form of two separate though intertwined
systems; the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. |
| The
central nervous system (C.N.S.) originates within the brain, running
through the neck and back vertebrae. (student
ref: cranialsacral system) |
| The
peripheral nervous system (P.N.S.) radiates from the neck and
back vertebrae housing the sensory and motor nerves. (student
ref: f.c. module II - massage applications / dip. course - internal organ cavities) |
| The
peripheral nervous system also houses the 'autonomic
nervous system' (A.N.S.), a system that operates
involuntarily, ensuring all life preserving automatic responses are
performed as required. |
| Working
with the cardiovascular system, digestive system, respiratory
system and endocrine system, equine massage therapy utilises the nervous system and
its effects to great benefit, creating feelings of calm for the nervous horse
and stimulation for the despondent or tired horse. |
| Relationship
Between Equine Massage Therapy and The Nervous System |
| Different massage techniques
deliver different responses with their own differing results.
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| Some massage techniques
will activate mechanical and conscious workings, while others are able to
activate reflex and subconscious effects.
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| Some
massage techniques can regulate involuntary
actions of the parasympathetic division of the A.N.S to instigate more
relaxed respiration,
a more comfortable
working level of the digestive system, endocrine
system, and reproductive system.
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| Some
massage techniques instigate desensitisation to certain areas of the more hyper-sensitive horse, such as the horse who
displays extreme reactions to being touched on belly, hindquarters, or the
application of a normal leg aid. |
| Once
again, an improved horse
and rider relationship can be formed by balancing out certain actions and
workings that are operating out of balance. |
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