Dear Colleague: The SOT® Research Update is a service offered by SOTO-USA to help doctors become aware of the latest Sacro Occipital Technique® (SOT) research related events, papers, and concepts affecting our practices. Please contact me directly at [email protected] if you are aware of others who might be interested in receiving this newsletter. We look forward to seeing you at this upcoming SOT Research Conference to be held in Bahamas - February 26 - March 1, 2019. This conference's theme will be SOT related cranial manipulative care. All those presenting will be contributing both a research presentation and hands on technique instruction. Space is limited so if you are interesting in attending this conference and symposium please sign up and make your travel plans now. This newsletter will focuses on some upcoming research conferences that we are looking for SOT doctors or students willing to attend and present. Dr. Blum will help with the submissions and it will be easy for the doctor to participate in preparing for the conference's presentation. Some important conference coming up soon are in Australia (Tasmania), Bahamas, Baltimore (Maryland), Antwerp (Belgium), and Berlin (Germany). Please consider being involved and enjoy travel to one of these wonderful locations at the same time. Also shared is information about the sacroiliac joint, disc herniaitons, and sciatic -- is there a relationship?
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Call for Research Papers - Chiropractors' Association of Australia (CAA) Annual Conference
Submission Deadline: Sunday July 29, 2018
If you are doctor or student interested in visiting beautiful Australia and are interested in sharing research at a chiropractic conference, please contact me at [email protected]. I have helped many many doctors over the years successfully submit their SOT related research projects and would be happy to help you.
Please contact me if you are interested and would like some assistance. I will make the process seamless and easy - please note with this conference time is of the essence due to the rapidly approaching submission deadline.
CAA Research Conference - Submission Information - click here
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Sacroiliac Joint and Lumbar Spine and Paravertebral Musculature
The following is an excerpt from an article by Shokri et al [1], which I find interesting as it may pertain to practitioners of sacro occipital technique. "The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been reported to be one of the main sources of low back disorders [2]. A recent study also found that SIJ dysfunction was a prevalent concomitant pathology in patients with lumbar disk herniation (LDH). Therefore, SIJ dysfunction should be considered in the treatment of these patients [3].
Pelvic asymmetry as well as hypermobility or hypomobility of the spinal or sacroiliac joints can cause low back pain [4,5]. Any involvement of the SIJ can induce muscle spasm in the piriformis, which in turn can lead to sciatic irritation and a wide range of symptoms mimicking radiculopathy [2]. Increased tension in the quadratus lumborum, iliopsoas or hamstring muscles may also affect the SIJ mechanism of action. Presumably, SIJ manipulation can decrease tension in these muscles and consequently correct lumbar spine dysfunction [4,6]."
Lumbar disc herniation commonly presents with low back pain, and this problem is usually associated with sacroiliac joint (SIJ) disorders. In fact, up to 30.7% of patients with LBP and sciatica also have SIJ dysfunction [4]. A recent study reported the prevalence of SIJ dysfunction as 72.3% among patients with LDH [3]. Researchers have claimed that depending on the type of SIJ disorder, the lumbar spine (mostly L5) can also be involved [2].
The SIJ is part of the lumbar- pelvic-hip complex; since this complex works as a mechanical unit, the involvement of any structure can affect the position and movement of other sections [7].
Sacroiliac Joint and Lumbar Spine and Paravertebral Musculature - Click Here
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Sacro Occipital Technique Organization - USA is a 501c3 non-profit, professional organization formed to promote the awareness, understanding and utilization of the Sacro Occipital Technique method of chiropractic as founded and developed by Dr. Major Bertrand DeJarnette. The SOTO-USA family all looks forward to seeing you at the SOT Research Conference February 26 - March 1, 2019, for the 2019 Clinical Symposium in the Bahamas. It will be a great opportunity to learn about new evidence based research, particularly as it relates to SOT, CMRT, and Cranial care. Check out our Regional SOT and Cranial Certification Programs online at the SOTO-USA Events Page. The "Sacro Occipital Technique®" mark is owned by SOTO-USA. The "SOT®" mark is owned by SORSI and SOTO-USA is licensed to use the trademark.
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