The body is a unit; the person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit.
The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance.
Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated.
Rational treatment is based upon an understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation, and the interrelationship of structure and function.
Is the presentation of injury/pain acute or chronic (>4 weeks)?
Any contraindications to OMT?
Has the patient had manual medicine for this presentation in the past?
If yes, how did they respond?
What is the body region with the greatest somatic dysfunction?
What is the possible primary dysfunctional structure?
What techniques did/are you considering?
(Soft tissue, muscle energy, myofascial release, counterstrain, etc)
What is the plan for follow up?
Timing: how long do you want to give their body to respond to treatment?
After 3-4 treatments, is it still helping/necessary?
What side effects will the patient notice because of the treatment?