OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATION Thomas E. Sabalaske DO |
![]() | wear comfortable, loose clothing | |
![]() | do not eat a heavy meal or drink too many fluids just before treatment |
![]() | be observed lying down, standing or walking | |
![]() | receive hands on palpation from head to toe - No quick twisting or "cracking" techniques | |
![]() | be asked to push, pull or breathe with various maneuvers | |
![]() | respond to in depth questions regarding lifestyle situations that can affect your health situations | |
![]() | be taught a unique individualized home program of various stretches and/or exercises to help you | |
maintain your health |
![]() | increased mobility and functional abilities | |
![]() | decreased pain | |
![]() | increased energy as proper biomechanics decrease the amount of energy required to perform | |
activities | ||
![]() | mild soreness is possible in the treated areas for up to 48 hours | |
![]() | follow up is determined on an individual basis, usually once every few weeks in the early stages of | |
treatment, then weaning down to an as needed basis after the acute rehabilitation stage |