What is a Physiotherapist – What is the difference between an Osteopath and a Physiotherapist?
A Physiotherapist is similar to an Osteopath in the fact that they both treat patients with physical problems. The main differences are: – Physiotherapists use many machines during their treatments. These can help with the symptoms but do not treat the underlying problem – Osteopaths do! Osteopaths generally are able to spend longer time with each patient and therefore osteopathic patients generally require less frequent treatments and get better quicker. Osteopaths have a holistic approach to their patients and treat the underlying cause to the patient’s problem not just the symptoms. Back to top Other Questions There are many other questions that are frequently asked like, What is the best position to sleep in?, How often should I do exercises? Are there any supplements I should take for my joints? What is a slipped disc? What causes sciatica? All these questions plus other queries and whether Osteopathy can help you can be answered if you call the Clinic. We are always happy to disc
