chiropractic or osteopathy

[Stace]

Another quick vote for chiropractic, but I have to agree that it depends on the doctor. That's why you always should try to get a personal recommendation. My chiro's father and husband are also chiropractors and they do a unique combination of therapies. She happens to be very psychic as well -- she usually tells ME what I've been up to!

 

[Nephila]

yeah lesley is right fortunetley excuse my spelling chiros & other self profesed operators do not need to be registered and they know nothing about osteopathy and sometimes they can cause more damage than good so go to a reputable consultant. im'e quite lucky in one way as the company that i work for pays for private health care but iv'e allmost worn out the premium i've had an epidural then spinal decompression surgery and in 2 days time ime back in hospital for another epidural which did'ent work the first time but it's better than fusion which scares the hell outta me

 

[waehsuspivliyjedg]

Chiropractors gained Recognition in the UK in '94 & osteopaths in '93 and their respective registers came into force in 2001 & 2000, respectively.

But of course you may be based in an other country. [sm=scratchchin.gif]

Have had a glance at some of you other posts & I'm a bit confused - is your consultant an osteopath as well, as there are a rare few in the UK. I believe Steve Redgrave's wife is one.

Another possibility is that some private Health Companies refer to osteopaths (& probably chiro's too) as consultants. I don't think it's a protected title like osteopath or chiropractor, which means anyone could use it in theory. Physiotherapists, don't yet have protection of title, btu I believe that are due to get it later this year or next.