Gentle Pelvic & Spinal Support With
SOT Blocks
How You May Benefit From SOT Blocking:
- Support balanced pelvic positioning
- Encourage gentle spinal movement
- Reduce tension around the lower back and pelvis
- Improve comfort during chiropractic care
- Support healthier posture and body mechanics
- Address certain movement restrictions
- Provide a low-force chiropractic option
- Complement other chiropractic techniques
What Are SOT Blocks?
SOT Blocks are specialized wedge-shaped chiropractic blocks used as part of Sacro Occipital Technique, commonly called SOT. The blocks are positioned beneath specific areas of the pelvis while the patient rests comfortably on a chiropractic table.
Rather than relying on a forceful thrust, SOT blocking uses gentle positioning together with the patient's body weight and gravity. The goal is to encourage balanced movement of the pelvis and spine while reducing unnecessary stress on surrounding joints and soft tissues.
At ChiroMarin in Novato, our chiropractor may use SOT Blocks as part of an individualized chiropractic care plan based on your examination findings, comfort level, and health goals.
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How SOT Blocking Works
Before using SOT Blocks, our chiropractor will evaluate your posture, pelvic position, spinal movement, symptoms, and overall health history. This assessment helps determine whether SOT blocking is appropriate for your individual needs.
During treatment, padded wedge-shaped blocks are carefully placed beneath specific areas of the pelvis. Their position depends on the chiropractor's examination findings and the type of correction being performed.
Once the blocks are positioned, the patient rests on the table while gravity and body weight create a gentle corrective force. The chiropractor may monitor pelvic movement, leg position, posture, muscle tension, and other findings throughout the procedure.
Because SOT blocking is generally low-force, it may be a useful option for patients who prefer a gentler chiropractic approach. Depending on your needs, it may also be combined with traditional chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue techniques, stretching, corrective exercises, or other forms of care.
To learn whether SOT Blocks may be appropriate for you, contact ChiroMarin in Novato at (415) 295-7227.
SOT Blocks FAQs
SOT Blocks are padded, wedge-shaped chiropractic blocks used as part of Sacro Occipital Technique. They are placed beneath specific areas of the pelvis to create gentle positioning and support during chiropractic care.
SOT stands for Sacro Occipital Technique. It is a chiropractic approach that evaluates relationships between the pelvis, spine, and supporting structures and may use specialized pelvic blocks as part of care.
SOT blocking is generally considered a gentle chiropractic technique. Instead of using a high-force thrust, the blocks rely primarily on positioning, body weight, and gravity to create a gradual mechanical effect.
After evaluating your posture, pelvic position, movement, and symptoms, the chiropractor places the blocks beneath specific areas of the pelvis. You then rest comfortably while the chiropractor monitors your positioning and response to the technique.
SOT Blocks may be considered for patients experiencing certain types of pelvic imbalance, spinal stiffness, movement restrictions, or discomfort. Because every patient is different, an examination is needed to determine whether the technique is appropriate.
Yes. Depending on your examination findings and care plan, SOT blocking may be used by itself or together with other chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue techniques, stretching, corrective exercises, and rehabilitative care.
The amount of time spent on the blocks varies depending on the patient's needs and the chiropractor's findings. Your chiropractor will determine the positioning and duration that are appropriate for your visit.
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