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Osteopathy was founded in 1872 by the American physician Andrew Still
The history of osteopathy
Osteopathy was founded in 1872 by the American physician Andrew Still.
Dr. Still created his own treatment system based on the connection between the body’s structure and how it functions, along with the body’s natural ability to heal itself. In 1892, he opened his own school dedicated to osteopathy. Since then, osteopathy has spread and is now practiced in more than 20 countries around the world. At Osteonordic we’re the biggest osteopathy clinic-chain in Europe and in the UK. With more than 20 different locations.
We’re here to make everyday life a little less painful.
What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a manual form of medical treatment. Our only tools are our hands and our understanding of the body.
An osteopath examines and treats all systems in the body: bones, muscles, nerves, lymphatic flow, organs, and blood vessels. This is why osteopathy sees the body as a unified whole. The goal is to restore balance within and between these systems, helping the body return to normal function and support its natural ability to heal.
Osteopathy combines three core elements:
- Science: A foundation in key medical areas such as anatomy, physiology, neurology, pathology, embryology, organ systems, and biomechanics.
- Art: The ability to understand a patient’s challenges, both physical and mental, and to create a plan that helps the body return to balance and better health.
- Technique: Hands-on diagnostic and treatment methods that are refined through experience. These techniques connect scientific understanding with clinical insight to offer care that respects the body as a whole.
Osteopathy: education and professional standards
To become an osteopath, one must already hold a degree in physiotherapy, chiropractic, or medicine. Osteopathic training is offered by international schools based in countries such as Belgium and the UK. The study program is part-time and includes in-person modules delivered in selected cities across Europe.
Osteopathy is a regulated healthcare profession in several European countries.
This ensures that patients are treated by qualified professionals holding one of the following protected titles:
- Licensed Osteopath D.O
- Osteopath D.O.
- Osteopath D.O. M.R.O.
These titles indicate that the osteopath is a member of a recognized professional association.
Training is offered through accredited institutions such as the International Academy of Osteopathy (www.iao.be) and the European School of Osteopathy (www.eso.ac.uk). These programs provide rigorous education in line with international standards and combine academic learning with practical clinical experience.
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Osteopathic principles
An osteopath works based on three core principles:
Structure and function are connected
Every part of the body has a job, and each function relies on the right structures to work. If something in the body doesn’t function properly, it can affect the structure. Likewise, if a structure is damaged, it can limit function. Think of a bicycle with a flat tire, faulty gears, or a rusty chain. It won’t ride well. The same applies to your body when something is off.
All parts of the body are linked
When one area is out of balance, it can influence other parts. That’s why osteopaths don’t just treat the obvious issue. They look at the body as a whole to find out what else might be contributing to the problem. If you keep riding a bike with a flat tire or misaligned chain, over time the whole bike wears down. The body works the same way.
The body can heal itself when conditions are right
Your body constantly adapts to stress and works to stay in balance. Osteopathy calls this the self-correction mechanism.
If all systems in the body are functioning and working together, the body can heal itself.
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Mathias Madsen
After a year and a half away from squats due to a persistent muscle injury in my thigh, Daniel brought a ton of experience and took the time to really dig into the issue. He didn’t just adjust my training approach. He also identified that some of my daily habits were likely contributing factors.
Daniel isn’t just sharp when it comes to osteopathy. He also has a great understanding of combat sports and what it means to train seriously and face challenges. He helped me build new routines into a hectic lifestyle filled with training and travel, and that has made a real difference.
An osteopath who truly knows his craft and goes the extra mile to improve life for his clients. I’m looking forward to continuing my recovery and reaching new goals with his guidance.
- Mathias Madsen
Judo athlete
Which conditions do we see most often?
Back pain
Facet joint syndrome
Jumper’s knee
Heel spur
Kidney stone
Endometriosis
Muscle pain
Migraines
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What do an osteopath do?
- During the first consultation, the osteopath explores the patient’s issue through a detailed conversation and a full-body clinical examination. Based on this, a diagnosis or functional issue is identified.
- During the treatment itself, the osteopath applies a variety of techniques. These may include mobilization, manipulation, stretching, fascial release, relaxation methods, circulation techniques, visceral techniques, muscle energy techniques (MET), or craniosacral therapy. Throughout the process, relevant and measurable tests are used to track the effect of the treatment.
- A typical course of osteopathic treatment consists of three to eight sessions. If structural or systemic issues are identified that fall outside the scope of osteopathic care, the patient is referred back to their medical doctor.
- In some cases, follow-up sessions a few times per year can be helpful to maintain healthy function in the body and reduce the risk of recurring issues.
