

However, the more common functions of tuning forks with their naturally created exact frequencies is for instrument calibration (tuning pianos and guitars) teaching physics, and voice training. Tuning forks have been around quite a few years now as bodywork tools.

Note: Do not touch the fork ends to the horse’s body during use. Strike and hold handles, then hover end of fork near an area creating a standing wave pattern.Strike and hold handles with your fists touching the body (vibrations go through your hands into the body tissue).Strike and hold handles with the handle ends touching the body.When the vibrations stop, re-strike and continue.

To start the vibration of the forks, strike the surface with a loose, relaxed wrist. The Tuning Forks are activated by striking them against something hard, but that does not damage them.

If a horse objects to the tuning forks, use that information to help further determine the issue at hand. For massage practitioners, tuning forks provide a break from the strenuous hands-on work before the traditional massage session begins. With more involved cases, a tuning fork session can be a helpful preparation for a chiropractic treatment. Depending on the issue, tuning forks may be all that is needed to resolve the issue. When addressing lameness is the objective, the tuning forks are used to help release any tightly-bound fascia. The treatments produce a light massage with gentle vibrations penetrating deeply to help unwind the fascia. Tuning forks become an extension of your hands without the work of using your body in traditional massage. It’s uncomplicated and pure in a sense that no machine is required. Tuning Forks are very relaxing and a nice way to incorporate a soothing treatment without much work for the user. Non-professionals like how easy it is to give their horses a feel-good treatment. Chiropractors and massage therapists find them beneficial before adjustments and massage to relax tissue. The Matrix handles produce longer resonance time than tuning forks without the handles therefore reducing the re-activation by half. Matrix’s tuning forks have custom handles for added comfort while being held. When tapped, the two prongs vibrate, producing sound waves. Most tuning forks are made of aluminum and the length of the prongs determines the pitch (frequency).
Tuning fork therapy uses manual#
It is both a visual and physical experience with a manual application. Tuning forks have the dimensions, weight, and general structure to produce a pure set frequency when activated. Body workers can use tuning forks to create vibration, this energy is said to have a healing effect by relaxing muscles and soothing irritated nerves.
