What are the osteopathic principles?
· Do no harm. · The person is a unit in which structure, function, mind, and spirit are mutually and reciprocally interdependent. · The body tends to be self-regulatory, and self-healing in the face of disease. · Adequate function of the body systems depends upon the unimpeded circulatory and endocrine mechanisms, nerve impulses, and other brain and nerve influences. · A rational treatment regimen is based on these principles. · Physicians help restore the body’s maximal function thereby enhancing wellness and assisting in injury and disease recovery. Physicians should not hinder nature’s attempts towards recovery. 3. What is an osteopath or D.O.? Osteopaths or Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.s), like M.D.s, are fully qualified physicians licensed to perform surgery and prescribe medications in all 50 states. D.O.s comprise a separate, yet equal branch of American and international medical care. Together, D.O.s and M.D.s enhance the state of care available worldwide. D.O.s and M.D.s are ali
