Good Chiropractic is one of the few practices in the Pleasanton area built around the Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, precise approach to chiropractic care with over 30 years of hands-on experience behind it here in our office.
What Is Sacro-Occipital Technique?
SOT looks at the relationship between the sacrum (the base of your spine) and the occiput (the base of your skull), along with how the two connect through your nervous system. Rather than relying on forceful adjustments, SOT uses light, specific pressure and positioning — often with the help of wedge-shaped blocks placed under the pelvis — to let your own body do the correcting. It’s a low-force, low-impact style of care that many patients find more comfortable than traditional adjusting.
Who Tends to Benefit
Patients come to us for SOT care for a range of reasons, including:
- Chronic or recurring low back pain
- Neck tension and headaches
- Pelvic imbalance or uneven leg length
- Sensitivity to firmer, high-force adjustments
- A preference for a gentler, whole-body approach to care
What to Expect at Your Visit
Every visit starts with a conversation about what’s going on with your body, followed by a careful assessment of your pelvic and spinal alignment. From there, treatment is tailored to what we find — never a one-size-fits-all routine. There’s no pressure to commit to a long treatment plan; we build care around your body and your choice.
Ready to Learn More?
If you’ve tried other forms of chiropractic care without the results you were hoping for, or you’re simply looking for a gentler approach, SOT may be worth exploring. Call Good Chiropractic at (925) 462-4698 or stop by our Pleasanton office at 4133 Mohr Ave., Suite I, to ask whether SOT is a good fit for you.