Both chiropractors and osteopaths undertake several years of in-depth training, but they use different approaches to manipulation. There are no comparative studies to suggest chiropractors are better than osteopaths or that osteopaths are better than chiropractors.

An osteopath focuses on your whole body, including the soft tissues (such as muscles, ligaments and tendons), the spine and nervous system, and may use a variety of different hands-on methods, including: Spinal manipulation. Soft tissue massage techniques. Articulation – gentle rhythmic joint movements.

Many patients find that the relief from pain and other symptoms that they experience with osteopathy is well worth the cost. It's also important to remember that osteopathy is not a one-time treatment, it requires multiple sessions for the best results, depending on the condition.