DeJarnette Sutural Technique: Master the Seven-Step Cranial Balancing System
DeJarnette 1977 Sutural & TMJ Techniques: Master the Seven-Step Cranial Balancing System
This advanced training presents Dr. Major Bertrand DeJarnette’s 1977 Sutural Technique, a precise, step-by-step cranial protocol developed to guide chiropractors through comprehensive cranial balancing within proper SOT® categorization.
Designed specifically for chiropractors, this course integrates sutural assessment, TMJ evaluation, dural balancing, and CSF normalization into a cohesive clinical system. These techniques are particularly indicated when:
- Category II patterns are not resolving as anticipated
- TMJ dysfunction (TMD) is present
- Swallowing, craniofacial, or temporal stress patterns persist
- Cranial and cervical compensations remain after standard care
- Somaticized recurrent or embodied patterns (PTSD, emotional or physical trauma)
What You’ll Learn
You will gain practical mastery of DeJarnette’s Seven-Step Sutural Protocol:
- Cervicocranial Fascial Release
- Temporomastoid / TMJ Sutural Release
- Maxilla–Zygoma Balancing
- Temporal Bone Correction & Reciprocity
- Sphenoid & Sphenobasilar Correction
- Frontoparietal (“V”) Sagittal Balancing
- Occipital CSF Pump & Spread
Each step includes:
- Clear clinical indicators
- Specific palpation findings
- Structured correction procedures
- Objective re-check protocols
- Integration with TMJ and category care
You will also learn DeJarnette’s specific TMJ procedures, intraoral corrections, mandibular balancing, pterygoid release, and exercises for chronic TMD cases.
Resources Provided
- Video class modules
- Evaluation & technique presentations
- Practical demonstrations
- Calls to action (CTAs)
- Interactive private Facebook group
- Complete PDF workbooks
- Email access to Dr. Rosen & Dr. Watson
Why Take This Course?
This course moves beyond isolated cranial adjustments and teaches you how to:
- Normalize temporomandibular tracking
- Reduce crepitus and disc stress
- Improve swallowing mechanics
- Balance temporosphenoidal stress lines
- Release sphenobasilar torsions
- Enhance CSF pulsation symmetry
- Integrate cranial corrections with whole-body SOT® care
The CSF balancing procedures, including occipital pump, rapid eye movement facilitation, and occipital spread, provide a powerful neurological integration component that locks in positive structural change.
Who Is This Course For?
DeJarnette developed Sutural Technique as a guided cranial balancing system, not as isolated maneuvers, but as a structured progression designed to restore order to the sutural system and its neurological relationships.
Under Dr. Rosen’s instruction, these historic techniques are taught with modern clinical clarity, precision, and practical application for today’s chiropractor.
If you are ready to deepen your cranial proficiency, enhance your TMJ outcomes, and fully integrate sutural balancing into your SOT® practice, this course provides the roadmap.
For chiropractors committed to mastering cranial technique at the highest level.
Course Contents
10 Modules | 10 CTAs
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Module 01 Introduction to the Sutural
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Module 02 Cervicocranial Fascial Release
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Module 03 Temporomastoid Sutural Release
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Module 04 TMJ Procedures
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Module 05 Maxilla-Zygoma Release
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Module 06 Temporal Balancing
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Module 07 Sphenoid Balancing
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Module 08 Sagittal Suture Release
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Module 09 Occipital CSF Balancing
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Module 10 Complete Demonstration of the Sutural Technique
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.
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