What is the difference between Chiropractic, Physiotherapy & Osteopathy?
This is a commonly asked question. These health modalities may appear very similar in the problems they treat and techniques they use. However, it is the difference in philosophies, principles and the way the techniques are applied that sets them all apart. While it is not for us to explain the philosophies of Chiropractic or Physiotherapy, we can tell you all about Osteopathy. The holistic approach of osteopathy encompasses all aspects of the patient’s health and assesses factors that can be addressed both in and out of the treatment room. For example, if you are suffering from knee pain it is important to assess not only your knee biomechanics and associated muscle groups but also your foot, hip and low back as they too will influence the function of your knee. Osteopaths: • Will not put you on a ‘plan’ where payment is expected up-front for subsequent treatments • Will not just treat the sore joint or muscle • Do not treat multiple patients at a time • Do not just give exercises and
