Criticism is not new in osteopathy. What is new is the way it unfolds — publicly, instantly, and often emotionally — on social media.

In this opening episode, we explore a simple but uncomfortable question: what does criticism reveal about our profession?

We discuss:

  • How online debates shape professional identity
  • The tension between internal critique and public exposure
  • The role of social media in amplifying division
  • Whether controversy signals weakness — or growth
  • What professional maturity might look like in a fragmented landscape

Rather than taking sides, this conversation aims to step back and examine the cultural dynamics at play.

Is the problem the criticism itself — or the way we handle it?

A reflective discussion for practitioners who care about the future of the profession.

References

Thomson, O. P. & MacMillan, A. What’s wrong with osteopathy? Int. J. Osteopat. Med. 48, 100659 (2023).

Toloui-Wallace, J., Forbes, R., Thomson, O. P. & Costa, N. Fluid professional boundaries: ethnographic observations of co-located chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists. BMC Heal. Serv. Res. 24, 344 (2024).

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