Evaluation & Correction of Atlas-Axis Dural Meningeal Restriction
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.
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
Class 1 – Primary Meningeal Subluxation
Class 2 – Nervous System Development
Class 3 – Key Continuities of the Dural Meningeal System
Class 4 – Evaluation of Atlas/Axis Dural Meningeal System
Class 5 – 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
Shelby Snelling
“Personally, I have been reinforced in my desires and efforts with fueling my 8-month-old properly nutritionally for brain development and in understanding more than one approach to his care. Professionally, this has shifted my one-tract thinking commonly taught and reinforced in my school of ‘bone bone bone’ to ‘okay, sure bone sometimes but dura, ligamentous stress, etc.’ Which is exactly what I sought this program out for. I was flooded with information about this in a ICPA course focused on dura but didn’t feel like I could apply that information because there was so much. So, I knew it was there and a large part of what we do for babies, but needed it presented in a different way. This course did exactly that.
I don’t have a clinic as I am a student, and we are only allowed to practice adjustments we have been taught on campus in the health center on campus, so I have not been able to apply this directly but it as 100% been incorporate into my systems and approach for when I open my own practice in the spring.
I would 100% recommend this course to someone else because it is a crucial piece of the puzzle to caring for infants especially. It also will expand the minds of typical instruction to look elsewhere besides bone.
I really appreciated how this course was presented. It was exactly how my brain likes to learn that the call-to-actions were applicable and reinforcing of the material. When I was in undergrad, a professor of mine was doing doctoral research on ‘flipped classrooms’ where we reviewed notes prior to lecture/lab, had lecture/lab then completed a short 5 question quiz within 24 hours of the class time and it showed dramatic increase in retention compared to his previous class/control group in a traditional style and this course’s style very much reminded me of that.”
Dr. David King, DC
“I took this program for a new perspective on C1-2 evaluation and correction.
I used these techniques on a patient repeatedly presenting with the same subluxation pattern in the UPR. CSP was able to maintain correction for longer when this method was employed.
I would recommend this class because it is easy to follow and implement in practice.”
Dr. Melanie Burkhalter
“I took this course because I was hoping for more info regarding dural meningeal tension.
I used this technique on a 3 week-old male patient diagnosed with colic.
This course helped me to better evaluate my pediatric patients. I was very confident using what was taught the next day in my clinic.
Wonderful program! Highly recommend it.”
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