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Osteopath - Osteopathy - Osteopathic Medicine

Osteopathy is a "whole body" system of manual therapy. It is based on unique biomechanical principles and uses a range of techniques to treat musculoskeletal problems and other functional disorders of the body.
Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic medicine aims to restore whole-body health by fixing problems in your nerves, muscles, and bones. Find out how it might help banish back pain and treat chronic conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and asthma.
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What is osteopathy? What does an osteopath do?
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Information about doctors of osteopathy.
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