Osteopathy, its origins, what they do and who they treat.
Do you spend most of your life sitting? Are you struggling with back pain? If yes then this episode is for you
Nicholas Hookway is an award winning graduate who qualified from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine with a Distinction in his Masters in Osteopathy.
In this episode he talks about Osteopathy, its origins, what they do and who they treat. He talks about the reasons behind the rising Postural Pandemic and shares practical tips to combat it. Nicholas has keen interest and has published work in gate and posture. He debunks misconceptions around the field, “are osteopaths the same as physiotherapists and chiropractors?”, while answering important questions like “is there any evidence for osteopathy?”. Stick to the end for some hidden personal gems.
00:00 Intro
00:54 A definition of Osteopathy
04:01 Most common presenting complaint
04:25 Postural Pandemic on the rise
06:05 Practical tips to Fix your posture
12:17 Improve Health by Changing your Lifestyle
13:10 Knowing your limits
17:18 When Patients rely on you
18:30 Difference between an Osteopath, Physiotherapist and a chiropractor?
24:25 Is there any evidence for Osteopathy?
26:14 The future of Osteopathy
27:50 Preventing Injury & Weekend Warriors
32:48 Osteopathy Misconceptions
35:08 Osteopaths DON’T replace Doctors, they work together
37:30 Founding and History of Osteopathy
39:00 Is osteopathy painful?
40:23 Personal Questions
43:39 Don’t take life too seriously
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