Evaluation and Corrections of the Sphenobasilar
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CEU Hrs: 3
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

Dr. Martin Rosen, DC, CSCP, CSPP & Dr. Nancy Watson, DC, CSP

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. Kelli Westhues

    “I took this course to get started into cranial adjusting. I have a nephew (10 months now) that has plagiocephaly and I was looking for a way to help him. I’m hoping that I will still have the chance to make effective change when I see him since I only get to see him once every few months due to living a few hours away from him.

    I am working on implementing the adjusting technique with the few infants I am seeing now that are just getting started under care. I have a 3 month old that I will be seeing for treatment that nurses well on the mother’s right but hurts her mother when nursing on the left. The lactation consultant mentioned how the palate sits differently on that side so I am excited to see if we can make changes and help both mother and baby

    The week by week information helps to break it up in to bite size pieces so you don’t get overwhelmed and can do it in down time at work or before/after work without it taking too much time. I liked that I was able to watch the video, take notes, and re-watch for anything that I may have missed. The call to action assignments helped draw attention to the most important points which are great things to be able to communicate to parents when treating their children.

    Dr. Rosen and Dr. Watson are a wealth of knowledge. I wish I had the ability to shadow or intern with them long term to really be able to take in a quarter of the information they have to offer because I know it will help me to change so many lives in my practice in the Midwest!”

  • 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. Amanda Kelley

    “I love pediatrics, I am married to a general dentist and our worlds overlap with courses like this. I want to be able to help as many children as possible develop without dysfunction.

    I have been doing your techniques for years, I am always hoping to feel more confident and have more successes by taking the classes and refreshing my knowledge. In my experience it has helped me the most with new babies and latching difficulties.

    The course is a great refresher for me to understand the power of working on sutures.”

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