Sacral Occipital Technique
Cranial Chiropractic Care
Sacral Occipital Technique (SOT) is a specialized chiropractic method that focuses on the relationship between the sacrum (the base of your spine) and the occiput (the base of your skull). Developed by Dr. Major Bertrand DeJarnette, DO, DC, in the 1920s, SOT aims to balance the body's structure and improve neurological function.
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Sacral Occipital Technique along with Craniopathy is a philosophy of art and science of restoring the healing capacity of the body, utilizing a systemic and systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment of the neurological, structural and cranial sacral fluid flow mechanisms from a functional perspective.
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Sacral Occipital Chiropractors utilize integrated methods including functional neurology and biomechanics, nutrition, soft tissue techniques and the diagnosis and treatment of the craniosacral respiratory mechanism.
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Using low force adjusting techniques, Sacral Occipital Technique Chiropractors analyze patients using an indicator based system. SOT chiropractors provide a holistic and comprehensive approach to patient care.
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Craniopathy (Cranial Chiropractic Care)
Craniopathy analyzes and restores proper function to the skull, dura meningeal system, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) mechanics and central nervous system. SOT Craniopathy focuses on the specific alignment and function of the bones of the skull and their connection to function and health of the spine and nervous system.
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CSF helps to keep your nervous system healthy, protected, and free of toxins. In infants, it also helps shape the skull from the inside out. CSF surrounds your brain and spinal cord and is kept moving by the natural movement of the skull and sacrum. Stress on these structures can lead to altered function of the nervous system, increased tension and pain.
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SOT Craniopathy uses gentle pressure applied in a specific direction to help create normal movement. Cranial chiropractic care addresses the entire central nervous system, giving you longer-lasting results.