Physiological Responses to Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques in Healthy Young Adults

"Cranial OMT procedure:~Subjects were relaxed and lying on the back for entire time of the research protocol (approximately 30 min). Osteopathic physician performed the osteopathic manipulations using his hands. The physician gently applied a small amount of force to the neck and head to release tissue tension until feeling a softening and warmth of tissues. Subjects experienced a sensation of slight pulling, releasing, or relaxing of the tissue."

The osteopathic physician placed his hands on the skull of the subject but did not influence cranial motion.