Gilbert Said:

What is the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath?

We Answered:

The word chiropractor is derived from Greek.
'Chiro' means 'hand'. and 'prattein' means 'to do'.
A chiropractor treats diseases predominantly with manipulation or massage of spinal and musculoskeletal structures, nutritional therapies, and emotional support. Prescription therapies and and surgery is not used.

An osteopath uses manipulation as the primary method used
to restore structural and functional balance, but also can use
physical, surgical and therapeutic methods. Osteopathy is recognised as a standard method or system of medical and surgical care. Physicians with a degree in osteopathy use the designation D.O.. Although 'osteo' means bones their management is not limited to bones.

A physiotherapist is a person who manages diseases of the joints , muscles etc. by physiotherapy. Here they use accepted scientific procedures to treat diseases of joints , the back , limbs and muscle by methods like Infra heat therapy, massage, and exercise. They usually take action after being referred by a Rheumatologist or an orthopedic surgeon.
My advice to you is to meet an orthopedic surgeon and get
your condition examined and if he advices to meet a physiotherapist.
If you do not like it that way you can meet an osteopath.

I am a medical doctor

Juan Said:

Chiropractor/physiotherapist/osteopa…

We Answered:

I have been to both and still see a chiropractor regularly for a chronic back condition

Chiropractic medicine is based on the theory that the spine has sublaxations or misalignments that affect the nevous system, digestive system and your general wellbeing.

Physiotherapy or Physical therapy is based on the body physics (muscles and ligaments) and getting them back into condition after an injury or chronic problem. Exercise and massage are often incorporated into both therapies.