Sphenobasilar Mechanism: Assessment & Correction
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
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Lindsey Pfeiffer, DC
Three takeaways from the program is that it allows you to work at your own pace which is great with work and home life, you have direct access to the instructors for any questions that might arise and it helped me dive deeper in my knowledge about the sphenobasilar area. It truly is the keystone of the cranium and once you master this area a lot of the other issues can easily be resolved.
This program has given me a deeper understanding of the sphenobasilar mechanism and movements. It has helped me in my studying for the cranial exam as well.
I use the knowledge that I learned daily in practice. Whenever I feel like I hit a roadblock with a patient I will check the sphenobasilar and it helps resolve the issue.
I would recommend this course for anyone that is looking for a deeper dive into the cranium, whether they’ve taken other cranial courses or not. It’s a course that helps you master cranial work.
Thanks for bringing Dr. Courtney in helping instruct the course. It’s always nice to hear the information presented in several ways and she’s very clear and helpful in her instruction.
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Dr. Brooks Hill
“I decided to take this course per the recommendation of my friend and mentor, Dr. Christie McClarty. She has always spoken highly of both Dr. Martin Rosen and Dr. Nancy Watson regarding their intelligence and ability to teach. Being that I desire to help the pediatric population achieve wellness and live their best life, it was a no-brainer to register for the course. More specifically, Dr. Christie encouraged me to take this specific one first since she has found the sphenobasilar junction to be one of the keys to her practice. Since I am graduating soon, I figured I could get ahead of the game and start putting this into practice prior to actually being practicing. I was hoping to learn more about adjusting pediatrics and knowledge on the anatomy of the pediatric population.
I am technically not allowed to do cranials in our campus clinic (sad, I know). So I haven’t truly put into practice the specific adjustments. However, this course has helped me better communicate chiropractic care for kids and babies to parents as well as improved my analysis for kids and babies. I feel more confident having a deeper understanding of their anatomy.
I would recommend this course to others. I have found my confidence has improved as a chiropractic intern and soon-to-be doctor in the realm of pediatric chiropractic care. I’m so excited to officially put all of this into practice!
My experience in the sphenobasilar course has been great! As a current chiropractic intern and soon-to-be doctor, I was searching for a way to prepare for the pediatric population I desire to serve during clinic and post-graduation. This course has given me great confidence because of the in-depth explanations Dr. Rosen would go into in the video modules of physiology and anatomy. The sphenobasilar junction was very unfamiliar to me prior to this course and I’m so glad to have more knowledge of it. I think other doctors AND students should take these who are searching for MORE! This course helped unlock many gray areas about the pediatric population for me. It has improved not only my skill level but also my communication skills to parents and families.Thank you both for your time, energy, and passion for these topics. I really hope to be able to join you soon, and maybe in the company of Dr. Christie! That would be very full-circle. On behalf of all students out there, we appreciate your service to this profession! The legacy you both are leaving is tremendously respected.”
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Dr. Shea Kramer
“We take care of many infants with latching difficulty and wanted to become more skilled in the infant cranium.
We have been evaluating sphenoid movement and utilizing the direct and non-direct approaches regularly to help our patients.Dr. Rosen has an incredible knowledge of the cranium and how to teach applicable skills for chiropractors to implement into practice.
As a pediatric chiropractor, it’s important for us to be able to identify patterns in the cranium that can affect growth, development, feeding patterns, etc. and Dr Rosen’s courses are key in helping us do so.”
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