establishing improved posture

Incorporating both deep and superficial bodywork methods is crucial in enhancing recovery. Deep muscle work can effectively address muscle tightness and myofascial/craniosacral therapies release trigger points, improving fascia integrity, tissue elasticity and reducing overall tension. However, it is the integration of superficial bodywork techniques, such as light massage, gentle stretching and slow, mindful movement-exercises that plays a vital role in promoting blood flow and lymphatic drainage. Enhanced circulation encourages the delivery of essential nutrients and oxygen to the muscle tissues while assisting in the removal of metabolic waste products, which are key factors in tissue recovery, which promotes all the bigger adjustments to "stick"

Ms. Muff muff would deeply benefit from replacing leg yields or half-pass (diagonal moves are more affected by underlying posture imbalances reinforcing unhealthy muscle building patterns) to perform a haunches out (renvers) travelling to the right and haunches in (travers) travelling to the left at the slowest pace possible to encourage mindfulness through each step and allow for the deep muscles to reintegrate structural balance - these movements involve same extension throug hour underdeveloped or "stuck" regions and more weight bearing flexion through the assymetrically overdeveloped muscles from regular compensation / gait habits / "posture in movement" Starting out super slow and without added rider weight is key to building proprioception and responsiveness to own weight

Fascia tension or scarring occurs when asymmetrical muscle hypertrophy in equines creates uneven mechanical stress on the fascial network. This can restrict mobility, alter movement patterns, and lead to compensatory strain or discomfort. Scarred or tight fascia impairs normal muscle glide and may affect nerve or vascular flow. Effective management includes myofascial release, targeted stretching, corrective exercise, and balanced training to restore symmetry and fascial elasticity.

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Numbers Chart

1 - misalignment, addressed structural discomfort

2 - hypermobile / increased range of motion

3 - hypomobile / restricted range of motion

4 - atrophy / decreased muscle tone but not painful

5 - atrophy / decreased muscle tone and painful

6 - hypertrophy / increased muscle tone but not painful

7 - hypertrophy / increased muscle tone and painful

8 - reactivity, acute discomfort (spasm plus behavioral response)