Where to buy an OMM table?

[doctorE2010]

I'm looking to buy a portable OMM table. Some past threads recommended AGAINST massage tables because too much padding for HVLA. I've found very few sites online that sell OMM tables specifically, and none that won't break my bank account. Anyone know where to find one, preferably under $300?

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[emeddo]

Check with your local UAAO (and if you aren't in school yet than wait till you are), the usually have some discounts if you buy a table through them.

I have a OE GoldenRatio one, I think it is a great table. However before anyone jumps on me for saying that, it was most likely not worth the wait and I was lucky enough to actually get one last year. They have however claimed to have worked out their problems and will ready to serve ON TIME this upcoming fall. I have used several of the other major brands and none of them beat the OE table.

 

[ezal36]

Got one on e-bay for 150 bucks🙂

 

[Dr JPH]

Got one on e-bay for 150 bucks🙂

Careful what you buy on ebay.

 

[emeddo]

My experience with med students who bought their tables on ebay or who bought massage tables - they don't tend to use them nearly as much as those who bought tables designed for OTM. You wouldn't show up to a construction site with only a rubber mallet, get the right tools to begin with. Some complain that getting a table is worthless because you will never us it. Those people are correct, if you don't get a table, most likely you will not use OTM since you never practiced it anymore than when you were goofing of during labs with your friends. I'm not saying getting a table is a must, but it sure helps if you don't want to waste all that time your first few years in being forced to learn something you started out not being willing to learn.

 

[Old_Mil]

If I were you, I'd wait till your first - or second - year is over. Then, if you feel that OMT is something that you're going to be using extensively, you can buy a used table from a classmate and save yourself a lot of $. Don't waste your money buying a $300 table from the UAAO.

I think you'll find that many people who buy tables never use them.

 

[emeddo]

If I were you, I'd wait till your first - or second - year is over. Then, if you feel that OMT is something that you're going to be using extensively, you can buy a used table from a classmate and save yourself a lot of $. Don't waste your money buying a $300 table from the UAAO.

I think you'll find that many people who buy tables never use them.

I you aim for nothing you will always hit it......in other words why not buy a table, plan on using it, use it a lot and practice a lot with, become good at OMT and then you haven't wasted your money or your time. You sure pay a lot of tution to learn OMT. If you start out without one you are definitley shooting for nothing and odds are you will hit it.

 

[HarveyCushing]

How important is it to have your own table while in med-school? Can't you just use the school's OMM lab?

 

[Old_Mil]

I you aim for nothing you will always hit it......in other words why not buy a table, plan on using it, use it a lot and practice a lot with, become good at OMT and then you haven't wasted your money or your time. You sure pay a lot of tution to learn OMT. If you start out without one you are definitley shooting for nothing and odds are you will hit it.

...because when you're in your didactic years, you would do better to practice on the higher quality tables on campus than with your portable at home.

...then, after you've learned about cranial, and extra ocular muscle energy, and tappotment of the eyeball for glaucoma and decided to practice real medicine instead, you won't be stuck with a $300 massage table.

 

[JayneCobb]

I you aim for nothing you will always hit it......in other words why not buy a table, plan on using it, use it a lot and practice a lot with, become good at OMT and then you haven't wasted your money or your time. You sure pay a lot of tution to learn OMT. If you start out without one you are definitley shooting for nothing and odds are you will hit it.

Eh, I disagree. I did purchase one, but I do not carry it with me when I go visit family. And I frequently perform HVLA with nothing more than a modified technique on the floor. The table isn't the necessity for OMM, and while I do use mine, had I had it to do over again, i would not buy one.

 

[Dr JPH]

...because when you're in your didactic years, you would do better to practice on the higher quality tables on campus than with your portable at home.

...then, after you've learned about cranial, and extra ocular muscle energy, and tappotment of the eyeball for glaucoma and decided to practice real medicine instead, you won't be stuck with a $300 massage table.

Or how about using it to do real, proven OMT and become a better physician?

 

[scpod]

How important is it to have your own table while in med-school? Can't you just use the school's OMM lab?

Yeah , but then you actually have to drive to school to use it. That can be kind of a pain sometimes. Having one is also a good excuse to have friends over to your place. After you practice OMM, it's time to go out and have a drink and you're all already there.

Bur seriously, most of my practice time is on the weekends and it really does save me a lot of time just not driving to school and back. But, don't buy one until you find out if someone in your circle of friends is doing it first. Everybody doesn't need one.

 

[doctorE2010]

Ok, I didn't really start this thread to debate the merits of OMM. I AM a student, finishing my first year, and would like to be able to practice OMM at home or away from school. So, If someoene has any ideas WHERE to get said table, that would be great. Whether or not you think I SHOULD buy a table isn't really my concern. Thanks.

 

[emeddo]

Ummm....several suggestions have been made, its not like you can get them at walmart (well maybe 🙂 ) What more are you looking for?

 

[ShyRem]

you can get a massage table that has thinner foam, is lightweight for travel, and fulfills the weight limit requirements at Sam's club for less than $200.

 

[fozziewan]

Target.com or Amazon (pretty much the same sites)
My wife got me a nice table for under $200. Just put "massage table" in as your search criteria.

 

[DragonWell]

Ok, I didn't really start this thread to debate the merits of OMM. I AM a student, finishing my first year, and would like to be able to practice OMM at home or away from school. So, If someoene has any ideas WHERE to get said table, that would be great. Whether or not you think I SHOULD buy a table isn't really my concern. Thanks.

You should think about how much you plan on using the table and spend accordingly. If you are pretty serious about OMM and plan on practicing a lot, and would like yet another opinion about what quality of table to purchase, read on.

My background is in MT, and I have a high quality massage table that I used for about half the year (since the Golden Ratio's took so long to arrive...). I've now been using the Golden Ratio and I can say that there is no comparison. The Golden Ratio is rock solid and probably weighs double if not more than my massage table. You can really feel the difference when you do HVLA, like a lumbar roll, for example. The massage table just doesn't seem to be made to take a thrust as well and is just not nearly as stable. Just be aware that although all the tables you see might have four legs, there are differences in quality you might not be seeing.

OEmedical sells the Golden Ratio, but unfortunately they don't appear to be available at the present time. Osteopathic Tables sells OakWorks which have a very good rep in the MT field, but I have no personal experience with their OMM tables. I would contact the UAAO branch at your school and see what they are recommending.

 

[doctorE2010]

Ummm....several suggestions have been made, its not like you can get them at walmart (well maybe 🙂 ) What more are you looking for?

Just looking for an answer to my question (which yes, kindly several people have replied) and not to comment on whether OMM is good/bad or otherwise.

 

[scpod]

Ok, I didn't really start this thread to debate the merits of OMM.... Whether or not you think I SHOULD buy a table isn't really my concern. Thanks.

Maybe not your concern, but most good threads are "good" not just because of the original question, but by the other questions that they spawn as well. I get it; you just want a quick answer to your question alone, yet it has sparked some interest in the topic in general. It's a good topic that is not brought up here very often, so I think it deserves some good debate.

 

[treonaut]

I am a third year, and believe me, I am competent in OMM (there is always room for improvement) and i have cracked many a neck, thorax, sacrum and ribs on my massage table.

The UAOO was selling them for $500, but i have no regrets about my $215 omm table.

I do use OMT often because i have a table, but i have never really noticed a difference or felt like i was missing out on an OMT experience.

for those of you who are still on the fence, take it this way, when you first started to drive, i am sure that a ferrarri looked like a good option, but it was way too expensive and you realize that a ford/chevy/honda works just as well. I am sure that the OMT tables are great, but before you shell out half a grand for it, get a cheaper massage tables, and get used to doing omt often.

 

[Charlie Bravo]

Costco has a nice one with head rest, case, and sheets for 180 after instant rebate

 

[Bleurberry]

...because when you're in your didactic years, you would do better to practice on the higher quality tables on campus than with your portable at home.

...then, after you've learned about cranial, and extra ocular muscle energy, and tappotment of the eyeball for glaucoma and decided to practice real medicine instead, you won't be stuck with a $300 massage table.

What's extraocular muscle energy? Can you give me a citation on the web
or elsewhere? Thanks.