Having just returned from Research Agenda Conference (RAC) 7th Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) 9th annual conference in New Orleans, March 13-16th, it is now clear that Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), thanks to the presence of SOTO-USA, is definitely making a name for SOT and its level of excellence. This is the first year that both the RAC and ACC have come together to form a joint conference. The RAC is associated with forming a foundation and focus for research in chiropractic while the ACC is committed to developing the level of education in chiropractic colleges and offering venues for research presentations.

Thanks to our presence at the RAC/ACC and the World Chiropractic Association (WCA) meeting in April, SOT now has a face associated with the technique. When discussions relating to pelvic blocks or comparative adjusting techniques are mentioned, thanks to the presence of SOTO-USA, SOT now has exposure and respect. We are no longer referred to in the “3rd person.” We are even discussing partnering in future SOT research projects. Being in such close association with so many of the names we see in published journals and administrative roles in chiropractic educational institutions has given SOT a high profile as well as the opportunity to network and develop relationships which will preserve our place in the future of chiropractic. Our SOT research-related input is already making a difference. For instance,
Anthony Lisi presented a paper on the affect of pelvic wedges on pain. Although his paper was not related directly to SOT methodology, his study still gave SOT block placement an important presence in the research community. Although he was not previously acquainted with SOT, he was amazed to learn that his block placement methods were often consistent with the SOT orthopedic blocking paradigm.

After just a few short years, SOT is being recognized on a stage where in the past, it was in the shadows. Now when presenters at conferences mention SOT, they look into the crowd and take note of who is participating. While this is only a beginning, it is by all means a significant one. Our working together with disciplines like dentistry at our recent cranio-dental conference demonstrated a huge advancement for SOT, SOT cranial and SOT temporomandibular joint treatment. This insures that as chiropractors and other health care practitioners continue to attend conferences together, SOT will be increasingly recognized.