Sphenobasilar Mechanism: Assessment & Correction

6 Modules | 6 Weeks
Instructor(s): Dr. Martin Rosen, Dr. Nancy Watson
CEU Hours: 3
Full Registration: June 1st, 2026
Enrollment Deadline: June 29th, 2026
First Class: July 6th, 2026

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. 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.”

  • Michael Szabo, DC

    My three takeaways: Very good content. Knowledgeable presenter. Call to Actions ensure focused learning.

    It has given me more knowledge with regards to the importance of the sphenobasilar system, and cranial work as a whole.

    Yes, I would recommend this class for anyone desiring to explore cranial, and sphenobasilar more specifically.

    Thank you very much.

  • Dr. Ezequiel de Lima

    Every time I study with Martin and Nancy, I learn new things. It’s amazing the difference we can make in a child’s life when we have the right knowledge to treat specific cases. Babies with problems that we see daily considered “normal,” such as lack of latch or weak sucking, for example, are things we can help children continue to breastfeed after cranial correction, in addition to other more specific “symptoms.”

    It gave me more confidence to treat patients with cranial misalignments. I still felt insecure with some protocols, I have to confess, but after these classes it’s as if the insecurity has gone away, and I feel ready to confidently make adjustments and transform more lives with chiropractic!

    Absolutely would recommend this course, because just knowing that we can turn children into healthier adults through adjustments already changes the entire perspective of a future generation with fewer “problems” that could be caused by bodily adaptations due to misalignments.

    I want to thank you for accepting and offering more courses for us in Brazil, and thank Lilian for being the bridge between you and us. It has always been a dream since college to specialize in pediatrics, but I thought it was a very distant dream, and in 3 years since graduating I am taking my 2nd course with you, thank you!

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