The sphenoid bone, shaped like a butterfly, sits at the base of the skull and plays a vital role in cranial structure. It’s often called the most crucial cranial bone because it connects directly or indirectly with every other skull bone. When the sphenoid is misaligned—or subluxated—here in Burbank, CA, it can influence the entire skull, spine, and even brain function.
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At the base of the skull, the sphenoid meets the occipital bone forming the sphenobasilar (SB) junction. This joint acts like a pump, moving cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) throughout your nervous system. CSF nourishes your brain, spinal cord, and nerves while clearing waste. Its balance influences not just your nervous system but also your immune system’s health.
How can a sphenoid/sphenobasilar (SB) subluxation affect you?
A misaligned sphenoid can trigger a wide range of physical and mental issues.
Symptoms often include depression, hormonal imbalances, migraines, headaches, sensory impairments (taste, smell, hearing, speech), tremors, temperature regulation problems, increased intracranial pressure, memory troubles, brain fog, insomnia, eye and nasal issues, double vision, ptosis, tinnitus, and vagus nerve disturbances like nausea or vomiting.
Dr. M.B. De Jarnette, a noted researcher, once said: “The list of symptoms involved in this subluxation is practically endless…Nothing can disturb as many cranial nerves as can the sphenobasilar subluxation. The sphenobasilar must always involve the occiput and the sphenoid…”
Since the sphenoid forms part of the eye socket, misalignments often cause vision and nasal problems. Migraines or headaches around the eyes may indicate a sphenoid subluxation.
You can feel the sphenoid wings just behind each eye. These wings most often shift forward or backward, sometimes up or down. Because the sphenoid and occipital bones work together, a sphenoid misalignment usually includes occipital misalignment. The occipital bone forms the base and back of the skull.
Correcting the sphenobasilar (SB) subluxation pattern
Our skilled KST doctors first evaluate cranial bones for improper positioning or movement. If a subluxation is found, a gentle adjusting instrument is used to restore alignment.
Common sphenoid or SB junction patterns include:
- One or both sphenoid wings positioned forward
- One wing forward while the other is backward
- Vertical displacement (inferior or superior) on either side
- The occipital bone moving downward and sometimes to the side
After correction, many patients tell us they feel an expanding lightness or clarity in vision. Headaches and migraines often lessen, chronic issues may improve, and mood lifts with a calm, relaxed sensation.
Koren Specific Technique
KST is a gentle, low-force method designed to quickly and precisely analyze and adjust the whole structural system—including cranial bones. Because of its accuracy, it helps keep patients free of subluxations longer, promoting better health and well-being.