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Topic:Back Pain
Back pain in horses is a condition that can affect the animal's performance, behavior, and overall well-being. It can result from a variety of causes, including musculoskeletal disorders, poor saddle fit, or underlying medical conditions. The diagnosis of back pain in horses often involves a combination of clinical examination, imaging techniques such as radiography or ultrasound, and sometimes diagnostic analgesia. Treatment approaches can vary depending on the underlying cause and may include physical therapy, medication, or adjustments in management practices. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for back pain in horses, providing insights into its impact on equine health and performance.
Human direct actions may alter animal welfare, a study on horses (Equus caballus). Back pain is the cause of bad welfare in humans and animals. Although vertebral problems are regularly reported on riding horses, these problems are not always identified nor noticed enough to prevent these horses to be used for work. Results: Nineteen horses from two riding centres were submitted to chiropractic examinations performed by an experienced chiropractor and both horses' and riders' postures were observed during a riding lesson. The results show that 74% of horses were severely affected by vertebral problems, while only 26% were mildly or not affected. The degree of vertebral probl...
Polysaccharide storage myopathy in the M. longissimus lumborum of showjumpers and dressage horses with back pain. This study was designed to investigate whether horses with clinical signs of back pain due to suspected soft tissue injuries were affected by polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM). Diagnosis of PSSM in muscle biopsies obtained from the M. longissimus lumborum of 5 showjumpers and 4 dressage horses with a history of back pain is reported. M. longissimus lumborum biopsies of these horses were characterised histopathologically and in 3/9 cases also by electron microscopy. Observations were compared with M. gluteus biopsies of the same horses, and with M. gluteus biopsies obtained from 6 Standard...
