According to the General Osteopathic Council (UK) and the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA), Osteopathy is a health profession that is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of problems of the musculoskeletal and its effects on the nervous system and global health. It is based on the theory that well-being depends on a good relationship between the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissue. The lack of this good relationship can lead to symptoms and musculoskeletal problems but also visceral. Health is seen as a complex process involving all parts and systems of the body. Palpatory techniques are used to diagnose dysfunction and physical manipulation is used to improve the functioning of joints, relax muscle tension, promote the innervation and blood supply to tissues and help the healing mechanisms of the body.