Does What an Osteopath Do Actually Work?

Answer 1

Yes. There are two approaches to musculo/skeletal problems. Osteopathy and Chiropractic, (including McTimoney Chiropractic which does the same thing but doesn't hurt).
Both methods work, though they can take several treatments.
After some few weeks the acute symptoms of back pain do indeed subside, but that's the muscular spasm clearing and the body becoming accustomed to the problem. The underlying cause of the pain still exists, and both osteopaths and chiropracters work with the underlying cause.
I personally have a preference for McTimoney Chiropractic, but all three definitely do work.
Jon C

Answer 2

A lot of people seem to get benefit from osteopathic treatment, though I'm not sure that there is a great deal of scientific evidence that it really works. For example, mechanical back pain is a common reason for seeking treatment. Evidence suggests that 90% of sufferers will get better in 6 weeks regardless of what you do to them. (Whether that's osteopathic treatment, analgesics, auric cleansing etc). Really, this question is part of the whole complementary therapy debate. If it works for you, great. If it doesn't, try something else I guess.

Answer 3

YES!!!! Going to an osteopath has saved me twice from having complicated and to my mind dangerous spine surgery.... One thing you have to pay attention is to make sure that they have a lot of experience and are qualified properly. I swear by them!

Answer 4

Osteopathy is a way of detecting and treating damaged parts of the body such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints. When the body is balanced and efficient, just like a well tuned engine, it will function with the minimum of wear and tear, leaving more energy for living.

Answer 5

osteopathy was started in 1874 and is considered a complementary or alternative therapy, and is limited largely to musculoskeletal conditions , not everyone can be wrong so my answer is yes.