Founded in the United States in 1874 by Andrew Taylor Still, a physician and surgeon, Osteopathy is a recognized manual therapy that aims to find and treat the causes of pain and dysfunction of the body by means of musculoskeletal, vertebral, visceral, endocrine, nervous, and cranial manipulations.   It is mainly based on the integrity of the structure and function of the body as a whole. Osteopathy is a manual therapy based on precise palpatory acts. This science is based on a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology. By giving back to all the structures (bones, muscles, fascias, organs, etc.) their capacity of movement, the body again finds its harmony and its capacity of self-regulation. Your osteopath will work with your doctor or other health professional involved in your care. This approach can, therefore, serve you whatever your age, occupation and symptoms.