Intermittent Front Limb Lameness in Horses

After a horse has experienced a front-leg lameness for an extended period it is common that the lameness comes back intermittently. Even after the primary issue is treated or healed, the horse may continue to show intermittent lameness for months.

Long-term compensation for the original lameness often creates muscle tension patterns that cause unilateral tension or torque at the C7-T1 Junction. Once the initial lameness resolves, this tension can persist, resulting in intermittent lameness until it’s released. While this tension might naturally resolve over time, helping the horse release it sooner can make a big difference.

Releasing tension at the C7-T1 Junction—where the last vertebra of the neck meets the first vertebra of the body—often alleviates or even resolves the issue. Start by releasing tension in the poll, atlas, and vertebrae of the neck. Then, focus on the Neck-Withers C7-T1 Junction using the Scapula Release Technique. You can find videos for this technique (and others) on our YouTube channel.

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