Getzoff, H, Sacro Occipital Technique (S.O.T.) A System of
Chiropractic, Am Chiro, Aug 1990; 12(8): 9
Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) is a system of chiropractic analysis
and treatment based on the primary cranial sacral respiratory mechanism
as developed and taught by Dr. M. B. DeJarnette. All systems of the
body have both a direct and indirect relationship to the cranial sacral
respiratory mechanism (endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, etc.).
In SOT, structural analysis is based on objective clinical findings
(indicators) using methods developed by Dr. DeJarnette. Aside from
three specific structural disturbances of the myofascial and cranial
sacral mechanism, Categories one, two and three, DeJarnette
incorporates cranial adjusting, extremity adjusting, and chiropractic
manipulative reflex technique (CMRT) – a system of organ function
analysis and treatment as it relates to the spine, trapezius and
occipital muscles.