Episode 101: Equine Pain Part 1- Understanding Pain: More Than Just Tissue Damage

Pain in horses is not simply a direct measure of tissue damage.

In this episode, we explore what pain actually is, how the nervous system contributes to the pain experience, and why persistent pain can become much more complex than simply finding an injured structure.

We discuss:

• Acute pain versus persistent or chronic pain
• Why pain can continue after tissues have healed
• How previous experiences can influence future pain responses
• Central sensitisation and an increasingly sensitive nervous system
• The biological, psychological, social, environmental and lifestyle factors that can influence pain
• How pain may appear through changes in behaviour, posture, movement and facial expression

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics
Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com.au

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook: Equine Posturelate – Sophie Vandenberg

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