Some of the key differences are found within the healing approaches, treatment techniques and methods of assessment. 

• Chiropractic primarily focuses on the spine, while Osteopathy takes a holistic approach that concentrates on the integration of the whole body. 

• Osteopathy will typically treat a wider range of conditions including respiratory and digestive problems.

• Chiropractic is joint focused and may resort to the following joint and spinal adjustment techniques: Grade-5 Joint Manipulations / High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA) Thrust techniques. Whereas Manual Osteopaths will never use this technique to facilitate joint mobilization.
  

• Chiropractors may utilize diagnostic equipment in their assessment to analyze the position of the spine, while Manual Osteopaths will use gentle manual techniques of palpation when performing assessments, along with a wide range of non-invasive treatment methods.

Osteopathy and Chiropractic professions are both highly effective physical therapies for treating pain and dysfunction. 

• Yes. Manual Osteopathy treats everyone. 

• Manual Osteopathy is for anyone who wants to improve and maintain the following:

• • Overall good health 

• • Sport performance 

• • Physical mobility 

• • Pain management 

• • Injury prevention 

• Yes, Osteopathy is covered by many health insurance providers. However, it is best to contact your insurance provider to verify Osteopathy is included under your plan.

• It all depends on the personal condition and health goals of each patient.

• Some patients only require 1-2 treatments in order to fully recover. Other patients require multiple treatments for rehabilitation and pain management. 

• Athletes may require a treatment program for athletic maintenance, general health, and/or to achieve performance and movement goals.

Whatever the reason for your visit, after a full assessment you and your practitioner will discuss a treatment program best suited to your rehabilitation and movement goals.