SOT SOT
stands for Sacro Occipital Technique. "Sacro" means "related to,
or associated with," the sacrum. The sacrum is the foundation for the spine
and is often called the tail bone. "Occipital" means "related to
or associated with the occiput, which is "the back of the head". So,
SOT is a method of normalizing the relationship between the foundation of the
spine and the top of the spine. It is the relationship of movement between these
two bones that has been proven to be so important in the normal functioning of
the brain and spinal cord. SOT was developed by Dr. DeJarnette over 70 years ago.
This technique has a very broad scope and includes not just the spine but also
cranial bones, visceral organs, extremities, TMJ and pediatrics. It is very safe
and gentle, and you may notice your doctor placing “blocks” under your
hips during an adjustment. These pelvic blocks act as a type of fulcrum and help
restore the natural rhythmic motion of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) throughout the
nervous system. Think of CSF as a gentle fluid that bathes the entire brain and
spinal cord, just as the oil in your car lubricates your engine. If you don’t
change your oil properly, it loses viscosity and gets full of dirt and grime,
causing parts in your engine to get hot and wear faster, which causes a lot of
damage. If the sacrum and occiput can’t move properly, the CSF can become
stagnant, and important nerves (including the brain and spinal cord) can’t
get rid of their “dirt” or waste products, which leads to premature
wear and tear on different body systems. With SOT, the proper motion is restored
and it’s like an oil change each time! Back
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