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more about Sacro Occiptal Technique
What does SOT stand for?
SOT stands for Sacro Occipital Technique (or Technic). "Sacro"
means "related to, or associated with," the sacrum. The sacrum
is the foundation for the spine. The sacrum is often called
the tail bone though this is not exactly correct. "Occipital"
means "related to or associated with the occiput. Occiput
means "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 this relationship and
how these two bones get along with one another, that has been
proven to be so important in the normal functioning of the
brain and spinal cord.
The word "Technic" is another way of spelling "technique".
Either word means "the way to get the job done, scientifically
and in a short period of time".
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How is SOT different than ordinary chiropractic?
SOT (Sacro Occipital Technique)
is composed of highly accurate and effective
clinical procedures . Dr. Major
B. DeJarnette spent most of his life conducting clinical
investigation into what works in chiropractic and what makes
chiropractic work. Many of the experiments he first tried on
himself so that he was aware of the results first hand. He
also recruited others to be patients while he tested the
procedures. By means of these repeated, peer-reviewed tests,
he determined the true nature of the spinal subluxation* and
how it could most efficiently be corrected. He also determined
when the correction of the spinal subluxation was not enough
and devised visceral manipulation procedures. Visceral
procedures are used to help normalize organ function without
the use of drugs or surgery.
SOT also recognizes the important role of normal cranial
function in health and disease. The cranial bones and other
cranial structures can cause central nervous system problems
that are often overlooked or ignored by most other
chiropractic systems.
*Spinal
subluxation: A disorder of the spinal, pelvic or cranial bones
which is interfering with, or prohibits the correction of, the
secretion, fluctuation and absorption of cerebro spinal fluid.
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Exactly
what function of the body does SOT correct?
SOT concerns itself primarily with the cranial sacral
respiratory mechanism. This is a wavelike oscillation in the
covering of the brain and spinal cord. Although quite subtle,
this motion is essential for the normal functioning of the
brain and spinal cord, and thereby the rest of the nervous
system and the rest of the body. It functions much like
breathing air, in that it has a cyclic tightening and
loosening phase. Ordinary respiration--breathing air in and
out--also affects and can be used to normalize cranial sacral
respiratory action. The normal function of the cranial sacral
respiratory mechanism is recognized as a primary function of
life in the body and must be normal if all functions of the
body are to be normal.
Like other chiropractic techniques, SOT also corrects abnormal
spinal mechanics and any associated nerve problems. These can
include back pain, headaches, dizziness, arm and leg pains.
Through the use of Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex
Techniques, your SOT practitioner can help normalize organ
function in your body, including high blood pressure,
digestive problems, urinary problems, toxicity, female
reproductive dysfunction, etc. The list goes on and on.
Many head-related symptoms can also be treated by your SOT
practitioner, including, but not limited to:
Vertigo
TMJ
Headache
Visual disturbances
Ear infections, etc.
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Will it make the pain go away?
Getting rid of pain is important. At all times, during an
SOT adjustment, the comfort of the patient is considered. But
eliminating or killing the pain is not the main goal of a
chiropractic SOT adjustment. The true goal of an adjustment,
and particularly an SOT adjustment, is to normalize the
function of the entire body. The central nervous system---the
brain and spinal cord---is the avenue of approach. The brain
and spinal cord are used for this purpose because all studies
of the human body show that their function is the primary
function of the body. They act to control all other functions
of the body as well. So, normalization of this function is the
primary goal. As this goal is obtained , the pain will go
away. But elimination of pain is simply a side effect of
normalizing the cranial sacral respiratory mechanism.
Will I have to keep coming
back?
SOT is proven to obtain lasting results in a short time.
These results are demonstrated as reduced pain and improved
function in all parts of the body. A patient just starting
with SOT care will often notice such a great improvement in a
short time that they will feel they are completely healed. But
with the precise diagnostic methods of SOT, problems in the
body can be detected even though they are not causing pain. So
it is a wise investment on the patient's part to stay with a
program of care which detects problems before they start to
hurt. The old saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin applies:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of Cure."
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Is this a proven method?
SOT has been shown to be clinically effective in thousands
of offices worldwide This method of health care is constantly
improving and finding new proof of it's effectiveness. Many of
the other chiropractic techniques use principles that were
originally discovered and written by Dr. DeJarnette. The
validity of Dr. DeJarnette's research is proven every day by
the practice of these techniques. As specialists in Sacro
Occipital Technic, the chiropractors listed on this website
are trained in SOT and diligently apply all of their skill,
knowledge, and judgment to every adjustment they give. Their
effort is to apply SOT as Dr. DeJarnette developed it. This is
the proven method and the one that is most often found to be
effective.
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Will it make me healthier?
Yes. Any SOT adjustment will improve the functioning of the
body, which is health. This improvement may not be readily
apparent to the doctor or the patient, but it is there. Since
it is very difficult to predict what is going to happen with
one's health, it is doubly difficult to say that a particular
procedure prevented a bad occurrence in one's health. But,
clinical experience and scientific investigation over the
years have shown that SOT is in the forefront of those
procedures which improve health.
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Does SOT require nutritional
changes?
Often. Any effort to restore health in this day and age on
this planet requires improving nutritional intake. This is due
to what is called "overconsumptive malnutrition." Our current
food supply is structured in such a way that people eat a lot
of empty calories. So, specific nutritional supplements and
changes are usually necessary.
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Does the adjustment cause pain in my body?
No. SOT works to a great extent by specifically positioning
the body to use the weight of the body to correct the body.
This occurs because of an interaction between the specific
position the body is in and the motion of the body caused by
normal breathing. Many times the patient will feel very
relaxed during the adjustment and even take a nap. There is
some pain when specific points of correction are located. This
is more like a "good pain" than a "bad pain" and serves mostly
to let the doctor and patient know that a point needing
correction has been found.
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