What is the difference between an osteopath and a chiropractor?

Both professions use manipulations to correct joint restrictions and misalignments. However traditionally osteopaths tend to use gentle long leverage techniques whereas chiropractors tend to use more vigorous, high velocity short lever techniques. Osteopaths also use a wide range of other joint & soft tissue techniques. This is especially of use when manipulations are not appropriate or would be more effective when used alongside other techniques. Chiropractors traditionally use X-rays to assist their treatment plan, whereas osteopaths arrange X-rays if they believe the clinical situation needs clarifying. There are other differences as well.  more