What is osteopathy?Osteopathy is a recognised health profession that uses hands-on therapy to diagnose and treat pain, poor function and lack of mobility in the body. It mainly treats musculoskeletal problems and aims to improve function and overall health and wellbeing.
It was developed in the late 19th century by Andrew Taylor Still, an American doctor, and it has three guiding principles:
Osteopaths use a range of therapy approaches to treat the body, including soft tissue work, joint and ligament mobilization and stretching, practical advice, exercise prescription, and education. |