Anna Tyler McTimoney Animal Chiropractor

19/10/2025

A Leanne Bryan has emailed me re treatment but when I reply it says your inbox is full- Leanne if you see this pm me on here ! 🐴

12/10/2025

When it’s so foggy even your eyebrows get involved 🤣🖤

09/10/2025

When your mums on holiday but you’re having your own spa treatment 🤣🖤 🐴

04/10/2025

*space now filled*

Space available this coming Monday the 6th on (or just off) this route late morning/lunchtime

01/09/2025

I don’t like to say it but Autumn is on its way! Is anyone currently prepping for the team chase and hunting season? 🐴

26/08/2025

Happy international dog day! I hope all your pups are having extra treats to celebrate just how special they are 🐕 🥰 🖤

25/08/2025

💪🐴 Muscle Monday – The Gastrocnemius 🐴💪

This week we’re looking at the gastrocnemius muscle – the horse’s equivalent to our calf muscles 🦵.

📍 Location:
The gastrocnemius sits at the back of the hind limb, forming the bulk of the horse’s “gaskin” (between the stifle and the hock). It lies over the superficial digital flexor muscle and tendon.

⚡ Function:
• Acts as a powerful extensor of the hock joint (think of the push-off phase when the horse gallops, jumps, or pushes from behind).
• Works as a flexor of the stifle, allowing the hind limb to fold up under the horse.
• Plays a key role in locomotion and propulsion, generating strength for upward and forward movement.

👩‍⚕️ Why it matters:
• A tight or fatigued gastrocnemius can restrict performance, making it harder for a horse to engage and push through the hindquarters.
• Strain or injury here can mimic hock or stifle issues, so understanding this muscle is vital in both performance horses and rehabilitation cases.
• Just like in humans, this muscle is prone to fatigue with repetitive work, especially in disciplines requiring explosive movement such as jumping, racing, or dressage extensions.

🔍 Fun fact:
When you see the power in a horse’s hindquarters as they leap over a fence or sprint across a field, it’s largely thanks to the gastrocnemius doing its job – just like our calves when we spring up onto our toes or push off for a jump!

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✨ Next time you’re watching your horse move, take a moment to notice the strength and definition of the gaskin area – that’s the gastrocnemius powering every stride!

15/08/2025

My intern for the summer is definitely more interested in the canine side of things ..

08/08/2025

Dexter is dropped off at the ‘grandpawrents’ and Oscar and me are taking a few days off so any messages will be replied to on Tuesday 🖤

06/08/2025

🐾 We are excited to share our Q&A article featured in Dog Sport UK magazine this month! Huge thanks to McTimoney Animal Chiropractor Hannah Topping for providing expert answers.

McTimoney College of Chiropractic HT Animal Rehabilitation Dog Training Weekly - DTW

Check out Dog Sport UK at:
https://www.dogsportsuk.com

01/08/2025