Florence Nightingale was a guiding force in the field of nursing. She was born May 12, 1820, to William âWENâ and Frances âFannyâ Nightingale in Florence, Italy.
The most common conditions treated by osteopaths are neck and back pain. However, osteopathy is a very effective treatment for stiffness, aches, pains and dysfunction in other parts of the body.
Osteopathic medicine emphasizes the relationship between all organ systems of the body, including the musculoskeletal system (your bones and muscles) and the function of your entire body. Osteopathic physicians are licensed to prescribe medication and perform surgery.