Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique (C.M.R.T.)
This technique enables the Doctor to identify and adjust visceral/spinal dysfunction.  It involves the use of Occipital Fibers (Golgi Tendon Reflexes) both analytically and therapeutically.  These fibers, located on the base of the skull, occur in response to visceral dysfunction.  Analytically, the Doctor can determine the organ in most need of assistance.  Therapeutically, these enable the Doctor to perform a reflex manipulation to the organ system to remove the soft tissue fixation and through such removal restore proper function and recommend if needed, the best supplement (s) to assist in normalization of function.

Extremity
Extremities are often overlooked or forgotten as a contributor to a person’s condition. The doctor that overlooks the extremities often times misses one of the chief causes of these problems.   Extremities must be considered in analyzing all patterns of disharmony.  SOT recognizes the pattern in which extremities systematically dysfunction and provides the doctor with the necessary tools to properly diagnose and correct extremity joints.

Adjusting Joints
In S.O.T., we are taught that any articulation may become static, move too much or become off centered and until the joint is centered, controlled motion is impossible.  Often it is the joint above or below the painful joint causes the problem.  Osseous adjustments are used to re-center the joint and restore normal function.

Muscle Adjusting
Specific techniques are used in S.O.T. to balance the muscle groups, i.e. psoas/diaphragm complex ( the major cause of acid reflux, gerd, indigestion), piriformis and the S.C.M. muscles.

First Aid Procedures
These techniques are used by the Doctor or in an emergency by a lay person, in instances when immediate help is required.   These simple procedures can be described over the phone to the lay person and provide relief until the Chiropractic Physician can see the person.

Soft Tissue Orthopedics (S.T.O.) Organic Rehabilitation
S.T.O. was developed and researched by Dr. M. L. Rees under the guidance of Dr. DeJarnette.   This technique emphasizes the prevention of disease as well as the promotion of the physical, mental and spiritual well being.  Therapies include soft tissue manipulation of the spine, cranium, extremities, organs, glands and other soft tissue, and the balancing of the emotional body and the stimulation of spiritual health.

It is important to remember that the cause of a
pain pattern is not necessarily at the pain site.

Category I (Cat. I) - The term used to denote the structural components of the axial skeleton and the related central nervous system neurology and peripheral nervous system neurology that correspond to the function, adaptation and compensation of distortion with relationship to the cranial sacral respiratory mechanism.  Anatomically, this includes the moveable bones of the cranium, the pelvis and all spinal vertebrae, as well as the dura mater and all of its connections.  Specifically in the pelvis is the synovial cartilage portion of the sacroiliac joint.  All functional neurology is involved.

Category II (Cat. II) - The term used to denote the weight bearing mechanisms, neurologically and structurally, of the human body.   This includes the pelvis, specifically the hyaline cartilage portion of the sacroiliac joint, as well as all of the weightbearing articulations of the spine.   The cranial sutural system is part of the Category II complex, as is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).  Proprioceptive neurology is also impaired leading to dizziness, vertigo and lack of coordination.  The weightbearing function of the lower extremities and all gravitationally influenced musculature is part of this system.

The eighteen trigger points of fibromyalgia are identical to the critical point analysis indicators used to diagnose a Category II problem.  Dr. DeJarnette did not settle for calling these spots “trigger points”.  He researched below surface level and discovered the exact mechanism of these tender spots.  Dr. DeJarnette reported that only two things could cause greater problems than a severe Category II – a blow to the head and a puncture of the lung.

Category III (Cat. III) - This term used to denote the connective tissue portion of the structural system.  This involves vertebral discs as well as ligaments and cartilage of the axial skeleton and does not involve specific neurologic systems.  The dural stresses created by dysfunction of the Category III system implicates tensions into the mid section of the cranium sagitally (NOTE: review the homunculus of the brain), implicating the parietal bones and sagittal suture.  Often referred to by SOT doctor’s as neurologic PMS.  Everything is haywire and the circuits are overloaded.

Dr. DeJarnette (developer and founder of Sacro Occipital Technique) defines S.O.T. as:

• Normal structure balance produces normal functional balance.
• Normal sacral position permits normal respiration and normal flow of the cerebrospinal fluid.

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