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Frequently
Asked Questions
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.
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. *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.
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.
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.
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." 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.
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.
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.
The
chance of injury during any chiropractic adjustment is very, very
small. Recent research has shown the likelihood to be less than
one in 6,000,000 Most of the injuries which have occurred have involved
the neck and happened during non-SOT visits. ©SORSI
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