Osteopathy
A.T. Still was the founder of Osteopathy and the key principles he stated form the basis for the osteopathic approach.
Osteopaths believe that the body has it’s own medicine chest and has the capability to heal itself if its structure and function are working together optimally. To achieve this osteopaths believe that “the rule of the artery is supreme”, this means that it is important to ensure that there is a good blood supply to all tissues.
Osteopaths use a holistic approach considering not only the presenting symptoms, but also other factors which may have resulted in these symptoms.
Since 2017 Osteopaths have been regonised as Allied Health Professionals (AHP's), these are a group of 14 professions who work alongside the medical, nursing, dental and professions assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with a focus on the prevention and improvement of the health and well being of patients through the NHS, independent and voluntary sectors.
These professions are Art Therapists, Drama therapists, Music therapists, Chiropodists/podiatrists, Dietitians, Occupational therapists, Operating Department Practitioners, Orthoptists, Osteopaths, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Prosthetists and Orthotists, Radiographers, and Speech and language therapists.
To find out more about osteopathy
http://www.osteopathy.org.uk/information/about-osteopathy/ or check out these questions and answers
https://osteopathic-clinic.online/any-questions