Positives

• A severe long-hauler whose DO performed osteopathic manipulation every two weeks reported walking out of the appointment by himself after being wheeled in during a crash, feeling better than in weeks after each session Reddit.
  
  
• A long-hauler doing Perrin Technique osteopathy for 6 months reported gradual improvement, with their osteopath noting that congestion freed up more easily over time and nervous system calming improved Reddit.
  
  

Negatives

• A long-hauler after 3 osteopathy sessions was still struggling with head pressure, fatigue, and lightheadedness that worsened as the day went on, hitting walls repeatedly despite small early improvements Reddit.
  
  

Hurdles & Side Effects

• A long-hauler paid $140 for a Perrin Osteopathy session where the practitioner only placed hands on their shoulders for 15–20 minutes, leaving them confused about what constituted treatment and questioning value for money Reddit.