1. a healthcare practitioner who treats medical disorders through manipulation and massage of bones, joints, and muscles

Examples

• The osteopath helped relieve my back pain through spinal manipulation.
• She decided to see an osteopath for her chronic neck stiffness.
• The osteopath examined my posture before beginning treatment.
• Many athletes visit an osteopath for sports-related injuries.
• The osteopath explained how poor posture was affecting my spine.
• After the car accident, he was referred to an osteopath for treatment.