Osteopathy is a complementary medical approach focused on treating various medical disorders through the manual manipulation of bones, joints, and muscles. This approach examines the complex interplay between the musculoskeletal, organ, nervous, and circulatory systems within the body from a holistic perspective. Osteopathy aims to correct imbalances in body structures and functions by considering an individual's entire developmental history.

Another objective of the treatment is to enhance circulation from the cellular to the tissue level. Osteopathic practices aim to activate the body's natural self-healing mechanisms. For instance, the root cause of discomfort felt in the jaw joint, shoulder, hip, or knee, or of spinal curvatures like scoliosis, might be a problem in a distant ankle.