The same principles apply to humans as to horses; stiffness anywhere in the body will prevent maximum performance. Whether it is riding, other sports, working in an office or general day-to-day living – muscle spasms cause pain which can be quickly relieved by manipulation.

• Female client with two replacement knees who had been walking with two sticks for the last four years. After the first treatment she was able to straighten her knees and after the second was walking without her sticks. She has now started driving again giving her back her independence. A regular maintenance massage ensures her leg muscles remain supple allowing her to walk freely.

• A self-employed male client who has very painful shoulders after doing heavy lifting. Regular shoulder massage following the lifting sessions relieves the pain immediately allowing him to continue working.