| OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATION Thomas E. Sabalaske DO |
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How to prepare for a treatment:
During your treatment you can expect to:
What to expect after a treatment:
 | wear comfortable, loose clothing | |
| do not eat a heavy meal or drink too many fluids just before treatment |
During your treatment you can expect to:
| 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 |
What to expect after a treatment:
| 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 |