Red light therapy for kissing spines in horses
Kissing spines in horses can greatly affect the animal's quality of life. Red light therapy can help reduce and alleviate the symptoms of kissing spines. Read here how it works and how you can treat your horse yourself.
What is kissing spines?
Kissing spines is a condition in horses where the spinous processes of the vertebrae are too close together. Because the space between the vertebral processes is too small, friction, pain and inflammation occur. This condition often occurs in sport horses or horses with a hollow back. An incorrect saddle or poor muscle development can also be a cause.
Symptoms of kissing spines
The symptoms of kissing spines are sometimes confused with riding problems or changes in behaviour. However, you can recognise it by stiffness, sensitivity to touch or difficulty bending. In addition, the horse may also move irregularly, have problems galloping and resist under the saddle.
How can red light therapy help with kissing spines?
Red light therapy can help horses with kissing spines by reducing pain and supporting tissue repair. The red light penetrates the back muscles and spine and stimulates the mitochondria, increasing cellular energy production. This reduces inflammation, relieves pain, improves blood flow and relaxes tense muscles.
This form of light therapy can be used in addition to other treatments, such as physiotherapy or rest.
Is the use of red light therapy for kissing spines scientifically proven?
Yes, the use of red light therapy for back problems in horses has been scientifically proven. This study shows that a single treatment with high-intensity laser therapy led to an average increase in skin surface temperature of +2.5 °C and a reduction in palpation score of 1.5 points.
Which device is best for this condition?
The PowerCure and PowerCure Pro lasers are best used to treat kissing spines. Both devices are designed for localised use where needed.
Treatment protocol PowerCure for kissing spines
