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Study: Effect of Hanna Somatic Education on Low Back and Neck Pain Levels
By: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSE Published on: 01/02/2026Clinical sessions of (human) HSE were found to significantly reduce chronic spinal pain. Further investigations are recommended regarding evidence-based treatment of HSE in patients with muscle pain.
The Green Light Reflex (posture)
By: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSE Published on: 01/01/2026Horses stuck in the Green Light Reflex tend to be high-headed, hollow backed and 'strung out behind,' have difficulty tracking up or lifting their back and withers, are predisposed to developing Kissing Spines and...
The Red Light Reflex (posture)
By: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSE Published on: 01/01/2026Horses stuck in the Red Light Reflex tend to be low-energy, stiff movers who drag their feet, have difficulty pushing off and often develop...
Stretching Horses vs. Voluntary Pandiculation
By: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSE Published on: 11/25/2025Even though some of the somatic exercises we do in EHS can look similar to what many bodyworkers, physiotherapists, chiropractors, vets and trainers do or recommend as 'stretches' - Voluntary Pandiculation is different...
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