osteopath
Hands-on healer
An osteopath is a practitioner of osteopathy, a form of medicine emphasizing manual manipulation of muscles and bones to treat various conditions.
Osteopaths focus on how the musculoskeletal system affects overall health.
In the U.S., osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) receive training comparable to M.D.s and can prescribe medication; elsewhere, osteopaths may practice more limited manipulative therapy.
Pertaining to muscles and bones
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- jointsSkeletal connection points
- fasciaConnective tissue sheet
- ligamentsTough tissue joining bones
muscles · tendons · vertebrae · pelvis · sacrum · cranium · diaphragm · biomechanics
Practitioner who adjusts spines
- physiotherapistMovement rehabilitation specialist
- bodyworkerManual soft-tissue therapist
Addressing interconnected wholes
- mind-bodyMental-physical relationship
- integrativeCombining into a whole
- wellnessOverall state of health
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
self-healing · vitalism · preventive · patient-centered · interconnectedness
Alteration to improve fit
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- palpationMedical examination by touch
- craniosacralRelating to skull-spine connection
- articulationClear vocal expression
Lumbar nerve inflammation
Licensed medical doctor
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
- prescribingFormally ordering treatment
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
musculoskeletal
Pertaining to muscles and bones
ligaments · muscles · tendons · vertebrae · pelvis · sacrum · cranium · diaphragm · biomechanics · posture
chiropractor
Practitioner who adjusts spines
- physiotherapistMovement rehabilitation specialist
- bodyworkerManual soft-tissue therapist
holistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
- mind-bodyMental-physical relationship
- integrativeCombining into a whole
- wellnessOverall state of health
balance · self-healing · vitalism · preventive · patient-centered · interconnectedness
adjustment
Alteration to improve fit
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- palpationMedical examination by touch
- craniosacralRelating to skull-spine connection
sciatica
Lumbar nerve inflammation
physician
Licensed medical doctor
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
- prescribingFormally ordering treatment
- healersnurse, doctor, physician, surgeon, medic
- licensed professionalsdoctor, dentist, lawyer, attorney, pharmacist
- licensed professionsdoctor, lawyer, nurse, pilot, teacher
- wellness practitionerswellness coach, holistic healer, naturopath, acupuncturist, herbalist
- OsteopathyD.O., craniosacral therapy
- healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
osteopathradiologist
Doctor analyzing medical images
pharmacist · anesthesiologist · psychiatrist · surgeon · robotic surgeon
- osteopathic medicineHolistic approach emphasizing manipulation