Which to Use?
. . . so which should you use and why?
Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists . . what's the difference ?
All of the above (and many others besides) fall under the umbrella of 'manual therapy', whereby the practitioner will treat you with a range of hands on manual techniques. So which should you use and why?
Traditionally, physiotherapists have been associated more with rehabilitative and sports injury work, often providing a course of exercises to assist with recovery whereas some people believe that chiropracters concentrate more on the spine, applying thrust-type adjustments. Nowadays, however, thee is a huge amount of overlap between the professions with individuals using techniques which may have their origins in other disciplines.
The answer is subjective and most people find that they benefit most from having a therapist whom they feel understands them and the problems they are experiencing.
An osteopath uses a wide range of techniques which have evolved since the creation of osteopathic medicine in the 1880s. Because all patients are unique, this means that there is no set procedure for treating any particular complaint. The osteopath will choose the techniques which he feels will be the best for that patient.
The osteopath will also take note of all factors affecting your pain. This will not just include understanding your physical state but may also include maintaining psychological or cultural factors.
All of the above (and many others besides) fall under the umbrella of 'manual therapy', whereby the practitioner will treat you with a range of hands on manual techniques. So which should you use and why?
Traditionally, physiotherapists have been associated more with rehabilitative and sports injury work, often providing a course of exercises to assist with recovery whereas some people believe that chiropracters concentrate more on the spine, applying thrust-type adjustments. Nowadays, however, thee is a huge amount of overlap between the professions with individuals using techniques which may have their origins in other disciplines.
The answer is subjective and most people find that they benefit most from having a therapist whom they feel understands them and the problems they are experiencing.
An osteopath uses a wide range of techniques which have evolved since the creation of osteopathic medicine in the 1880s. Because all patients are unique, this means that there is no set procedure for treating any particular complaint. The osteopath will choose the techniques which he feels will be the best for that patient.
The osteopath will also take note of all factors affecting your pain. This will not just include understanding your physical state but may also include maintaining psychological or cultural factors.