Which distortion is associated with CAT 3?

In Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), the CAT (Chiropractic Analysis Technique) systems use specific classifications to identify various patterns of distortion. CAT 3 is particularly associated with the concept of antalgia, which refers to a posture taken by the body to alleviate pain.

Individuals exhibiting a CAT 3 distortion commonly alter their posture in response to discomfort, resulting in an involuntary shift or lean away from the source of pain. This adaptive movement is critical in understanding how patients present clinically and is relevant for developing an effective treatment strategy. Therapists utilize this understanding to identify the nature of the distortion and its impact on the overall biomechanics of the patient.

The focus on antalgic posturing in this context emphasizes the need for practitioners to observe and assess how patients position themselves to manage pain, guiding them in choosing appropriate interventions to address underlying issues.