Sacro-Occipital Technique

Sacro-Occipital Technique (S.0.T.) was originally developed by 1925 by Dr M B De Jarnette (chiropractor, osteopath and engineer) and takes its name from the relationship between the sacrum (base of the spine) and the occiput (base of the skull). It is based on the premise that sacrum and cranium work in a reciprocal way to assist in the pumping of Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (CSF) throughout the brain, spinal cord and the nervous system. The minute rhythmical motion that circulates this CSF is essential to optimal health – CSF effectively acts as the circulatory system of the brain and spinal cord and is essential for the rejuvenation of nerve tissue. The goal of SOT is to facilitate the continuous motion that is required for the central nervous system to function efficiently.

An important distinction of SOT is the use of indicators. Each adjustment has a sign or signal that the we use to know when and where to adjust. For example, muscle tension at the knee may indicate the pelvis needs correction, and connective tissue fibres at the base of the skull (called occipital fibres) indicate different vertebra in the back or spine may be in need of an adjustment. From these indicators, we design a different adjustment set on each visit, guided by the body each time. An adjustment might include the use of biomechanical levers called SOT Blocks, which are used to address three categories of distortion patterns of the pelvis, gentle cranial therapy and/or CMRT.

For more information about S.O.T. click on the link

http://www.soto.net.au/A-patients-guide-to-the-practice-of-SOT