When someone is experiencing spinal misalignments, cranial imbalances, or postural issues, it can lead to chronic pain, headaches, or limited mobility. As the condition persists, the symptoms can begin to impact one's ability to perform basic daily tasks and cause a decline in the overall quality of life.
Developed by Dr. Major Bertrand DeJarnette, the Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) aims to identify and address spinal and nervous system functions through cranial, spinal, pelvic, and soft-tissue manipulation. This chiropractic technique helps correct the following conditions:
Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) categorizes patients into three primary categories based on specific spinal and cranial dysfunction patterns. The SOT categorization is based on the theory that the body functions as an interconnected system, where imbalances in one area can lead to compensatory issues in other areas.
Category I focuses on cranial-sacral primary dysfunction, which involves the sacrum and occiput's alignment and movement. This category deals with the foundational relationship between the pelvis and the skull. Issues in this category often manifest as headaches, migraines, and general spinal discomfort. Treatment involves the usage of pelvic blocks to realign the sacrum and specific cranial adjustments to normalize cerebrospinal fluid flow and enhance nervous system function.
Category II concerns sacroiliac joint dysfunction, where the sacroiliac joints between the sacrum and the pelvis become misaligned or unstable. Patients in this category often experience symptoms such as lower back pain, hip pain, and leg pain. Treatment involves pelvic blocks and specific manual adjustments to stabilize and realign the sacroiliac joints. By correcting these imbalances, SOT helps to alleviate pain and improve the structural integrity of the lower back and pelvis, promoting better posture and mobility.
Category III addresses issues related to the lumbar spine and intervertebral discs, often involving severe back pain, sciatica, and disc herniation. This category focuses on decompressing the lumbar spine and relieving pressure on the spinal nerves. Treatment may include specific lumbar adjustments, decompression techniques, and supportive measures such as pelvic blocks. By targeting the lumbar region, SOT aims to reduce inflammation, improve spinal alignment, and restore proper function to the lower back and associated structures.
This holistic approach is central to SOT, as it recognizes the importance of treating the body as a whole rather than focusing solely on symptomatic relief. The categories help to provide targeted, effective treatments that address the root causes of a patient's issues, leading to more sustainable health outcomes. To begin addressing your chronic symptoms, contact us and schedule a consultation.
Loved this place! I was involved in a bad accident as a child never received the appropriate care for my damaged spine. Eventually got worse over the years and got in the way of playing sports my teenage years. I no longer have severe back pains like before. Truly miss this place! My body would feel brand new, cracked like a glow stick *
SBSan Francisco, CaliforniaI came here for severe lower back pain due to a bulged disc. I did a cycle of treatment and now go once a month and the treatment is fantastic. Additionally, I got a massage here and it was one of the best I have ever gotten in my life. True muscular release that I have never had before. *
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DGSan Francisco, CaliforniaLatch and So is an amazing chiropractor office. From the friendliest of receptionists to the comprehensiveness of the providers' assessment and plan of care, I am impressed with the service and appointments I received with this office. I had Dr. Candice So herself and she was friendly and thorough with my care. I had come to her after a car accident and she helped connect me with the right professionals for assistance and she herself did my treatments. Very easy process and many services (including massage therapy!) provided here. Very glad to have come received my first chiropractic treatments from this team. I would highly recommend them to my friends, family, anyone! *
HJSan Francisco, California* Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.