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  *Disclaimer: The information provided is no substitute for professional medical advice. No liability is accepted as a consequence of any actions taken by any individual in response to this podcast. It is strongly recommended that you independently verify any interpretation of this material and if you have a medical problem that you see your doctor or another medical professional.