A growing clinical question is whether some of these horses are dealing with sciatic pain — a painful irritation of the sciatic nerve or the structures around it. What makes this topic especially important is that nerve pain rarely presents as a neat, textbook lameness. Across species, neuropathic pain is often inconsistent, reactive, protective, and easy to misinterpret. That is exactly why it deserves more attention in the sport horse.

At Kinetic Equine Medicine, in conjunction with Seven Hills Training, whole body vibration therapy is utilized as an adjunctive therapy within a holistic rehabilitation and performance program.

Think that 'cold back' is just a training fluke? Kinetic Equine’s Rehab Director, Kyra Fraser, explains why chronic back soreness is often a red flag for deeper pelvic dysfunction—and how to bridge the gap between a veterinary diagnosis and a better ride.