SOT®: a chiropractic technique you might not know but should!

SOT® blocks: they have been shown to change the function of the brain and, of course, relieve pain and so much more!

Did you know I am the only Certified Sacro Occipital Technic® SOT® practitioner in Pinellas county and only one of two in the greater Tampa area?

Some of the more well known parts of SOT® are wedged-shaped blocks. In my award-winning research, I showed that they actually changed activity in the brain both immediately after using them and then one week later after they were used. 

SOT® blocks are placed under the pelvis in a variety of positions either with the patient laying face up or face down, depending on what is indicated by the patient's presentation.They are very effective with:

• low back pain
• sciatica
• sacroiliac problems - including the hyper-mobile sacroiliac joint which is overlooked by the conventional views of the sacroiliac joint still held by many medical doctors, osteopaths, physical therapists and even some chiropractors. 

The blocks are gentle. There is no cracking or crunching of the spine with blocks. Rather, the patient lays on the table and gravity along with the patient's breathing and the direction of the blocks brings the pelvis back into proper position. Tense muscle groups relax bringing muscle tension back into balance. But don't let their gentle nature fool you. The blocks can have profound effects. 

Many patients tell me the blocks are their favorite part of the adjustment. I also get lots of positive feedback on Chriopractic Craniopathy work, which often occurs after I use the blocks. 

Because the pelvis is the foundation of the spine and cranium, having a person laying on the blocks can alleviate problems such as:

• shoulder pain
• elbow pain
• wrist pain
• neck pain
• pain between the shoulder blades
• headaches
• temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems (TMD)

Using the blocks can also help:

• hip problems
• knee problems
• ankle problems
• foot problems. 

The effects of SOT® blocks go beyond simply pain relief, however. They influence cerebrospinal fluid flow, which is essential to a healthy and well-functioning brain and spinal cord. This is the topic of another blog post. 

Want to see what the blocks can do for you? Give Tuttle Health a call at 727-509-3760,  or email thedclcsw@gmail.com, or schedule online https://www.tuttlehealth.com/schedule-an-appointment.html

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