What Is The Difference Between An Osteopath (Osteopathy) And A Chiropractor (Chiropractic)?

Originally Osteopathy was founded in 1874 by Dr Andrew Taylor Still, an American medical doctor. One of Dr Still’s students was Daniel David Palmer who founded Chiropractic in 1895. The association between Dr Still and Palmer is not usually…

What Is The Difference Between Cranial Osteopathy And Cranio-Sacral Therapy?

All Osteopaths complete up to 5 years medical degree training and in South Africa are registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa .This qualifies them to practice osteopathy and in South Africa under the title of Doctor.The…

What is the difference between osteopaths and chiropractors and physiotherapists?

Osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists treat the same conditions with different approaches. If you’re thinking you may need to see a chiropractor or physiotherapist, then seeing an osteopath is suitable. Many of our patients have…

What is the difference between Osteopathy and Body Stress Release?

OsteopathyAll osteopaths complete a 4-year degree, and in South Africa they are registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa. This qualifies them to practise osteopathy under the title of ‘Doctor’. Osteopaths have…

Why do children need osteopathic care?

Why do children need osteopathic care? In the event that a baby’s body has become strained at birth and this strain is not resolved, it will cause the baby’s whole body to grow in an unbalanced way.As a consequence, structures within the…

Who is suitable for treatment?

Who is suitable for treatment? Osteopathy is for everybody; from babies to the elderly, and can help the very fit and the infirm alike. Age is not a barrier to receiving osteopathic treatment. Treatment is specifically adapted to a patient’s…

Do I need to be referred by my doctor?

Do I need to be referred by my doctor? Osteopaths are primary health care professionals who make their own clinical diagnosis based on a detailed case history and a medical examination, a referral from your medical doctor is therefore not necessary.…

How about painkillers and anti-inflammatories?

Painkillers and anti-inflammatories may help you feel less pain, but they do not address the underlying cause of the symptoms. It is always advised to seek the help of a medical doctor or pharmacist when it comes to medication. However, it is…

Is osteopathy suitable for my condition?

Is osteopathy suitable for my condition? Osteopaths are well equipped with the skills necessary to identify whether treatment is suitable for you or whether referral to another health professional is required.##How qualified is an Osteopath?Osteopaths…

Cranial Osteopathy

Cranial Osteopathy is a very subtle and gentle approach to the treatment of the whole body (not just the head as the name implies). Cranial Osteopathy examines the complex structure of the head in detail and its considerable influence on the…