What is the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath?

Chiropractors base their care on the detection, correction and prevention of vertebral subluxations (spinal misalignments). We use specific spinal adjustments to correct the spine, to improve nerve systems functions and reduce nerve interference. Osteopaths use drugs, surgery, and other traditional medical therapies and occasionally use manipulative procedures to increase joint flexibility.  more

Chiropractors base their care on the detection, correction, and prevention of vertebral subluxations (spinal misalignments). We use specific spinal adjustments to correct the spine, to improve nerve system functions and reduce nerve interference. Osteopaths, though trained in "manipulation" techniques, often resort to an allopathic administration of drugs, surgery, and other traditional medical therapies. Therefore, their approach is usually not oriented to the spine and wellness model characteristic of Chiropractic health care. Also, Chiropractors utilize an entirely different analysis system than Osteopaths in approaching and removing vertebral subluxation. Results vary depending upon the practitioners approach.  more

Chiropractors base their care on the detection, correction, and prevention of vertebral subluxations (spinal misalignments). We use specific spinal adjustments to correct the spine, to improve nerve system functions and reduce nerve interference. Osteopaths, though trained in “manipulation” techniques, often resort to an allopathic administration of drugs, surgery, and other traditional medical therapies. Therefore, their approach is usually not oriented to the spine and wellness model characteristic of Chiropractic health care. Also, Chiropractors utilize an entirely different analysis system than Osteopaths in approaching and removing vertebral subluxation. Results vary depending upon the practitioners approach.  more