Whats the difference between osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists?
There are some similarities between the therapies with the conditions treated and the techniques used. It is not the role of any health professional to try to define what another health care professional is, and what they do. If you want a definition, it would be best to ask people in those professions. What we can do is tell you about the defining characteristics of Osteopathy, which are based on the following principles; • The body is a unit • Structure and function are interrelated • The body has self regulating mechanisms • Treatment is based on the first three principles Osteopaths tend not to use electronic equipment during treatment and prefer to use their hands. Treatment is usually not an ongoing process and regular “maintenance” treatments are reserved for those with severe ‘chronic’ ongoing problems. Our aim is to “find it, fix it and leave it alone”.