What is the difference between an Osteopath, Chiropractor and Physiotherapist?

All modalities have the same aim. They all try to decrease the patient’s pain, discomfort, lack of function and improve the problem by improving structure, function and overall general health. All the different modalities have slightly different philosophies, techniques and procedures to achieve this.

A Chiropractor is very similar to an Osteopath in many aspects however there are a few fundamental differences. Chiropractic treatment is primarily based on manipulation of the spine whereas Osteopathic treatment employs a wider range of techniques overall such as stretching, massage, pressure and mobilisation. Osteopaths generally spend longer time with each patient, therefore osteopathic patients generally require less frequent treatments.

A Physiotherapist is generally less hands on compared to the other two modalities. Physiotherapists use many machines during their treatments, such as ultrasound, and also prescribe exercises for the patient to do away from the treatment room. ... more.

We are really different from physiotherapists and Chiropractors. Given that my speciality is a biodynamic approach or Craniosacral Osteopathy my approach is very different even from the standard postural structural Osteopath. Many of my techniques are very gentle and they require me to listen to the body rather than palpate.

Cranial Osteopathy relies on a very skillful perception of innate body motions in the fluids of the body. The difference with my approach is that I look for healthy motion not just focus on what and where there is disease or unhealthy motion. Most of my treatment is devoted to trying to help the body operate around this healthier pattern of motion.

In addition I may ocassionally do manipulation or clicking adjustments like a Chiropractor and targeted soft tissue work if requested. I also, like physios, use ultrasound and give exercises so that you are more independant of the need for treatment. Our philosophy is really different too.

We are probably the most ... more.

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