Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 9 , Pages 719-723, November 2005

The Effect of Sacro Occipital Technique Category II Blocking on Spinal Ranges of Motion: A Case Series

  • Jerry I. Hochman, DC

      Affiliations

    • Department of Technique and Analysis, College of Chiropractic, Life University, Marietta, Ga
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Jerry I. Hochman, DC, Life University, 4180 Providence Rd. #113, Marietta, GA 30062.

Received 20 January 2004; received in revised form 1 February 2005; accepted 7 June 2005.

Objective

To describe changes in lumbar and cervical range of motion measurements after supine pelvic blocking as used in Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT).

Methods

Five subjects with sacroiliac distortion and instability were recruited and selected for SOT. Cervical and lumbar ranges of motion were measured before and after category II blocking procedures used to change pelvic mechanics. Pre- and post-measurements were taken by a blinded assessor using a Zebris ultrasonic motion detector.

Results

Changes were found in the lumbar spine only. Increased ranges of lumbar motion occurred in all planes except extension (21%-57%).

Conclusion

Supine pelvic blocking as used in SOT affected lumbar ranges of motion in these 5 cases. This may indicate that functional change in the pelvis results in changes in lumbar motion, especially lumbar flexion. Larger data sets are needed for further study.

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 Sources of support: This project was funded by the Faculty Development in Research Program at Life University.

PII: S0161-4754(05)00303-9

doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.09.002

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 9 , Pages 719-723, November 2005

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