Atlas/Axis Dural Meningeal Restriction
Evaluation & Correction of Atlas-Axis Dural Meningeal Restriction - Master Upper Cervical and Cranial Techniques to Unlock the Body’s Healing Potential
The atlas and axis play a critical role in structural balance, dural tension, and neurological function. When restrictions occur in this area—especially involving the dural meningeal system—they can have widespread effects on posture, CSF flow, and central nervous system regulation.
This focused online course teaches you how to identify and correct dural meningeal restrictions at the upper cervical spine using precise, gentle chiropractic and cranial techniques. By addressing the fascial and meningeal attachments between the occiput, atlas, axis, and cranium, you’ll learn to restore balance, reduce neurological stress, and support long-term spinal stability.
Ideal for chiropractors who want to elevate their cranial and upper cervical skills, this course delivers clinical tools that can transform your approach to both pediatric and adult care.
- Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the upper cervical spine and dural system
- Clinical signs of atlas-axis dural meningeal restriction and how to evaluate them
- Specific adjusting protocols to release tension patterns in the upper cervical/craniocervical region
- How to integrate these techniques with SOT® and cranial adjusting systems
- The impact of dural meningeal correction on global posture, CSF flow, and nervous system balance
What You’ll Learn
- Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the upper cervical spine and dural system
- Clinical signs of atlas-axis dural meningeal restriction and how to evaluate them
- Specific adjusting protocols to release tension patterns in the upper cervical/craniocervical region
- How to integrate these techniques with SOT® and cranial adjusting systems
- The impact of dural meningeal correction on global posture, CSF flow, and nervous system balance
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?
- Upper cervical and dural tension patterns often underlie chronic subluxations and recurring structural distortions
- These techniques provide a non-invasive, powerful way to influence neurological function and healing capacity
- Addressing dural restrictions can improve outcomes in patients with postural instability, cranial distortions, TMJ dysfunction, sensory challenges, and more
Who Is This Course For?
Chiropractors who want to:
- Strengthen their cranial and upper cervical technique repertoire
- Offer care that targets deep, neurologically significant restriction patterns
- Improve outcomes in complex cases—especially involving posture, balance, and sensory integration
- Provide more precise and sustainable corrections in a neurologically-based practice
If you’re committed to delivering the highest quality care through a detailed understanding of cranial and spinal mechanics, this course is your next step. These protocols are not just advanced—they’re essential for chiropractors looking to make lasting change from the inside out.
Course Contents
5 Modules | 5 CTAs
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Module 01 Primary Meningeal Subluxation
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Module 02 Nervous System Development
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Module 03 Key Continuities of the Dural Meningeal System
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Module 04 Evaluation of Atlas/Axis Dural Meningeal System
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Module 05 Correction of Atlas/Axis Dural Meningeal System
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
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Dr. Michael Johansson
“I’m retired but keep on working at my son’s clinic and love to read and learn more every year, it’s my passion. Haven’t worked with SOT but it looks interesting and I think I will take more courses with Peak Potential Institute.
A very good arrangement with both written information and films, moreover you also have meetings with Q & A. When I got sick they gave me more time to complete the course, which I appreciated a lot.
I think that Drs. Rosen and Watson have a lot of knowledge to share and recommend both younger recent graduates and those who had worked many years to sign up for the courses; they are well designed and very interesting.”
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Dr. Kelli Westhues
“I took this program to improve my knowledge of pediatric adjusting and offer skills beyond what other doctors are offering in my area to help set kids on the right course for life.
I treated a 4 month-old last week using the techniques learned in the online module and the in person module in April in Longmont. It was my first time trying to implement some of the techniques and the baby was subluxated and fussy so I was not able to complete everything I wanted to and clear the upper cervical the way I wanted. I was at least able to do a psoas release for her chronic reflux that she is being given daily medication for and release her sacrum which she smiled about while I was doing.
If a doctor cannot make the in-person seminars, I would definitely recommend this course. It gives you the information in small, bite-size pieces that you can re-watch if you felt like you missed some information. SOT techniques are not something widely taught in chiropractic school (that I know of). I went to Palmer where it was only taught as an elective and I had considered it during my time as a student but could not afford the extra course. I wish I had found a way to pay for it then!
The science, art and philosophy of this technique are incredibly valuable and provide a whole new perspective on how to help patients. It makes sense why I would see the same subluxation pattern over and over in a patient and how I could help with the dural tension that causes it. I would love to be able to take the full course offerings with Dr. Rosen!”
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Dr. Lok Yan Joanne Cheng
“I took this course to learn a proper way to diagnose the distortional pattern in the upper cervical region and the dural meningeal system, and how to correct it.
I would recommend this course because being specific and knowing what to correct is the key for us chiropractors. This is my second course with the Peak Potential Institute. Their courses have always been giving us new perspectives yet practical skills to be applied clinically. I would definitely attend more courses with them.”
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