What are the differences between an Osteopath, a Chiropractor, a Physiotherapist and a massage therapist?

Question

And which one would you prefer to use and why?

Answer 1

Osteopaths also are general physicians but consider both mental and physical requirements during the treatment. Mostly for children.
Chiropractors treat patients for their muscular and nervous systems.
Major areas attended by Physio-therapists:
Muscloskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and nuerological.
Ref: for osteopath -www.kidshealth.org/parents/system
Physiotherapist - wickipedia and
Chiropractor.website2go.com
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Answer 2

The biggest differences are on education and scope of practice.
Massage Therapists go to school in a community college and learn their trade.
Physiotherapists go to University to learn their trade
Chiropractors and Osteopaths go to private colleges to learn their trade and Osteopaths spend more time in school. When they are done, they are considered on a par with an MD and can prescribe drugs and treatments at physiotherapist etc.
Massage therapists dont do adjustments where the others can. Physical therapists have to go for extensive training before they are allowed to do manipulation of joints.

Answer 3

osteo:bone (pathy:disease
You know none of this is related,.