My First OMT Manipulation

February 2025 | Vol. 69, No. 1
Written by Ted Eisenberg, DO – PCOM ‘76

In OMT class, Dr. Nick Nicholas was showing us an A-A cervical manipulation and said, “Go ahead, do this on your partner.” I was scared to death that I was going to do it wrong and would paralyze my buddy from the neck down. I timidly called over to Dr. Nick when he asked if anybody needed help. He positioned my hands on the student’s head, placed his hands on top of mine, and did the correction. His hands instantly translated the procedure through my hands to my brain and gave me everlasting confidence in my OMT ability. Thanks, Dr. Nicholas.