Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a hands-on approach in which a registered osteopath checks how you move, then uses massage, stretching and gentle joint movement. Sessions often include advice on exercise. It was founded in the United States by Dr A.T. Still in the late 19th century, and in the UK osteopaths must be registered with the General Osteopathic Council. Studies of osteopathy itself give mixed results, so the evidence is limited: see “Osteopathy: what the research says”.