Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT)

Chiropractors in Monterey, California

SOT stands for Sacro Occipital Technique, a chiropractic technique designed to help normalize the relationship between the pelvis and the head.

The Philosophy

The relationship between the cranium and pelvis is fundamental to the overall well-being of the individual.  Everyday stress (mental, physical and emotional) distorts the balance of the spinal column and pelvis.  SOT focuses on restoring this relationship by balancing the pelvis and reducing tension in the spinal cord

The Cranium

Proper control of every cell and tissue of your body is affected by bones of the skull and tension on your spinal cord.  Cranial distortions and spinal cord tension interfere with the normal rhythmic flow of cerebral spinal fluid (csf).  Think of your spinal cord as a string on a harp. Is it flexible and healthy? Or stretched and drawn tight?

Blocking the Spine

We use wedge-shaped devices known as “blocks” to help correct your spine and properly “tune” your nervous system. By knowing exactly where to position these blocks, we use the weight of your body to make corrections, naturally.

Safe and Comfortable

By using gravity and your own body to effect correction, new healthier patterns of spinal function can result. Along with safe, consistent results, SOT is known for emphasizing patient comfort.