What is osteopathy?Osteopathy is a recognized 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 well-being.
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, lymphatic techniques, exercise prescription, and education. |