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.
1 Osteopathic physicians can choose any specialty, prescribe drugs, perform surgeries, and practice medicine anywhere in the United States. 2  Osteopathic physicians bring the additional benefits of osteopathic manipulative techniques to diagnose and treat patients.