Hi everyone, if you have seen an osteopath would you please tell the community about it? Was it helpful? Did you get useful advice? Did you feel better? We really appreciate hearing about your experiences!
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Can any Start Moving members please share their experiences with an osteopath?
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I'm never sure of the difference between an osteopath and a chiropractor.
I saw a chiropractor for neck pain ( about 3 years ago, pre diagnosis of Fibromylagia) she really helped me.
I'd love to go regularly for treatment but the cost is prohibitive.
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There are a lot of similarities and a few important differences between osteopaths and chiropractors, so its a bit confusing! The most important difference is that osteopaths have training similar to doctors and must complete a residency. Osteopaths are therefore fully licensed to practice medicine and surgery, but take a more whole body approach than physicians. Both approaches are working with the body to use physical approaches rather than medication alone to reduce aches and pains. Chiropractors tend to do a more work with manipulation (e.g. physically working on joints) manipulating the bones in the spine to alleviate various health problems. Osteopaths are more interested in the whole body, including joints.
Im a retired RN here in the USA and worked at an osteopathic hospital for many years. In this country, osteopaths actually have a year longer training than MD’s. They take the same state boards for licensure and I see no difference in how they practice. Decades ago they were known to use more manipulation in their practices but today it is just initials behind a name D.O. Or M. D.
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WHat exactly is an oseopath please?
There are a lot of similarities and a few important differences between osteopaths and chiropractors, so its a bit confusing! The most important difference is that osteopaths have training similar to doctors and must complete a residency. Osteopaths are therefore fully licensed to practice medicine and surgery, but take a more whole body approach than physicians. Both approaches are working with the body to use physical approaches rather than medication alone to reduce aches and pains. Chiropractors tend to do a more work with manipulation (e.g. physically working on joints) manipulating the bones in the spine to alleviate various health problems. Osteopaths are more interested in the whole body, including joints.
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