Sacro-occipital Technique (SOT)
This technique was originally formulated by Major Bertrand DeJarnet. He was an osteopath and an engineer in the 1920’s. The Major was inspired to go beyond simple spinal adjusting and developed methods of correcting the cranium, pelvis, extremities and organs, due to his own health conditions. An important distinction of SOT is the use of “indicators”. Each adjustment has a sign or signal that we use to know when and where to adjust-example: Muscle tension in the skull may indicate different vertebrae in the back may need an adjustment. This also tells us on the subsequent visit if the correction has been completely or marginally effective. From these indicators, we design a different adjustment set on each visit, “listening” to the body each time. It does take time to master this method of care, and it takes time to correct the dysfunction.
