Unlock the Power of the Sphenobasilar Junction: Assessment and Correction Strategies for Lasting Structural Balance
The sphenobasilar junction (SBJ) plays a central role in cranial motion, dural tension, and neurological function. When this vital cranial-articular relationship is imbalanced, it can contribute to a wide range of symptoms—from headaches and TMJ dysfunction to sensory, postural, and developmental challenges.
In this focused online course, you’ll learn to assess and correct sphenobasilar distortions using precise, gentle chiropractic cranial techniques. The SBJ is often a primary site of restriction and compensation, especially in pediatric cases, but it’s just as critical in adult cranial and spinal dynamics.
This course offers chiropractors a deeper understanding of how to evaluate the SBJ both statically and dynamically, identify related cranial and spinal subluxation patterns, and apply effective corrections that can create global structural changes.
What You’ll Learn
- A detailed review of the anatomy, biomechanics, and neurology of the sphenobasilar junction
- Visual and practical training on how to assess motion, balance, and distortion in the SBJ
- Specific cranial correction protocols that restore balance and reduce dural torque
- Strategies to address associated structural compensations in the cranium and spine
Resources Provided
- Video class modules
- Evaluation & technique presentations
- Practical demonstrations
- Calls to action (CTAs)
- Complete PDF workbooks
- Full transcriptions of video classes
- Email access to Dr. Rosen & Dr. Watson
Why Take This Course?
- The SBJ influences cranial dural tension, cerebrospinal fluid flow, and overall postural integrity
- Correcting distortions at this level can lead to dramatic changes in spinal stability, neurological tone, and functional development
- Understanding and mastering the sphenobasilar junction empowers you to provide more comprehensive, neurologically-focused care
Who Is This Course For?
Chiropractors who want to:
- Deepen their cranial adjusting skills and integrate advanced cranial work into their daily practice
- Address root-cause patterns in patients with chronic postural, neurological, or developmental issues
- Provide care that goes beyond spinal adjusting to support whole-body function and balance
Whether you’re working with infants, children, or adults, the SBJ is a foundational cranial relationship that must be addressed for optimal results. This course will give you the knowledge and tools to do just that—with clarity, precision, and confidence.
Course Contents
6 Modules | 6 CTAs
Class 1 – Secondary Respiratory Motion
Class 2 – Primary Respiratory Motion
Class 3 – Effects of Cranial Motion
Class 4 – Evaluation of the Sphenobasilar
Class 5 – Correction of Sphenobasilar: Direct Approach
Class 6 – Correction of Sphenobasilar: Indirect Approach
Meet the Instructors
As early as first quarter in chiropractic school they were attracted to each other’s commitment to chiropractic and the pursuit of excellence. Their combined 80 years of personal and clinical and teaching experience, in delivering the chiropractic adjustment is unparalleled in the chiropractic profession. Their international outreach through teaching, writing and lecturing has been a driving force in their personal and professional careers since their first seminar taught together as students, in 1979.
Their years of experience have taught them what works and what does not work to create a successful practice and lifestyle. The more competent and comprehensive your expertise you will find that more patients will seek your services and your practice will grow exponentially.
Feedback From Our Students
Dr. Stacey Hornick
“I have a Master’s in Chiropractic Paediatrics from McTimoney and 27 years of an exclusively paediatric practice. I’m always looking for new ways to expand my knowledge base with clinically appropriate skills. I’ve been utilizing cranial techniques as taught to me by my mentor Dr. Neil Davies and they have been very powerful tools. Dr. Rosen has been on my radar for a long time now. I would love to do in person classes but the setup of this course has been very helpful and provides very easy access to his teachings.
I’ve been using the techniques in practice as I’ve learned them in the course. My practice is focussed on optimizing infant/child health, breastfeeding/milk transfer, ankyloglossia, healing after birth for the neonate, plagiocephaly and digestive difficulties. Cranial evaluation and correction has always played a role in my daily practice and I’ve found them to provide very good outcomes in all clinical circumstances.
The subtle touch of cranial work is somewhat foreign to many DCs. I think many chiropractic schools emphasize the higher force adjustments and the appeal of a more mechanistic approach. In order to provide thorough care to the paediatric population, there must be an understanding of the dural meningeal system, the movement of the cerebral spinal fluid and primary and secondary respiratory motion. Dr. Rosen’s course allows DCs the ability to dive into how gentle cranial corrections can make a massive difference to the neurology of the paediatric patient. Reviewing cranial anatomy, evaluation and correction of the cranial restriction is paramount for doctors hoping to see infants and children in practice.
Thank you for the academic expansion. You’ve added a different skill set to my practice. The setup of the course was great. Loved the transcript option, the notes, the videos and the doctor sharing. Well done.”
Dr. Laura McPherson
“I work with infants daily and I have taken the ICPA courses years ago and wanted to refresh to help improve my skills in this area.
I have used this technique with oral restrictions, plagiocephaly and torticollis and I have noticed immediate improvement in overall body tension decreasing.
This program is convenient, provided material at a good pace to be able to review and understand before the next class, but still provided deadlines so I got the work done. Thank you for sharing these classes.”
Dr. Casey Loewy
“I took this program to help my community of patients.
I’ve been working a lot with infants with head tilts/favoring one side & this technique has helped a lot.
I like the in depth part of the anatomy and why this specific method can help.”
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