T-222. To order a copy of this publication, contact MPA Provider Services at 800-359-2289.
Most practitioners don't have much experience with cranial work, and they have little with which to compare it. Two questions come to mind immediately. The first is, why study craniopathy? The easy answer is, because eighty percent of the central nervous system is above the foramen magnum. Work on the cranium can ameliorate headaches, some of the effects of head trauma, and even stroke; in fact, there are probably no known conditions that do not have a cranial component.
Many people believe the cranial field is one of the largest growth areas in chiropractic. Cranial work was originated by the osteopath Dr. William Garner Sutherland and brought to chiropractic by Dr. Major Bertrand DeJarnette, who had osteopathic training and probably studied with Dr. Sutherland.
Now to the second question: Why Dr. Marc Pick? Dr. Pick studied with Dr. DeJarnette, and did quite a bit of his own research. Those of you fortunate enough to know him realize he's a Renaissance man: chiropractor; scientist; writer; craftsman; and artist. His lectures and presentations on cranial work are among the best experienced by this reviewer. Cranial Sutures is no exception.
Craniopathy is the study of physiological and pathological movements of the cranial vault, facial bones and sutures. Cranial sutures are unique articulations that include gomphosis; schindylesis; synchondroses; denticulate; squamous; serrated; limbous; and plane types. This book is broken down into three sections: sutural palpatory techniques; sutural morphology and manipulative techniques; and manipulative strategies (tuina). It also includes contacts for palpation, normal findings, and contacts with manipulation. This text is beyond complete; it's exhaustive.
There are many other books on cranial work, but nothing in this class. It is an atlas and a technique book. In fact, if you read only one book on sutural technique, this is the one. It is a good introduction for the beginner; interesting for the intermediate; and pure gold for the advanced craniopath. If knowledge is power, the chiropractor who reads and studies this text can do more good than the uninitiated can imagine.
Dr. Lavitan's rating:
10 out of 10
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A historic meeting between chiropractic and Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) leadership took place on March 10th, 2026, in Washington, D.C., featuring representatives from chiropractic national organizations, professional associations and policy principals. The collective goal: advancing the role of chiropractic in improving the health of Americans. Meeting participants focused on long-standing issues that have affected the chiropractic profession for decades, including access to care, reimbursement parity, and ensuring DCs have an appropriate role in national health policy discussions.
Radicular-like pain of the upper and lower extremities is among the most common presentations in musculoskeletal and spine-related practice. Traditionally, these symptoms are interpreted through a disc-centric and dermatomal framework, often leading clinicians to attribute limb pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness to spinal nerve-root pathology. While this approach is appropriate in cases of true radiculopathy, it frequently falls short when symptoms fail to follow consistent dermatomal patterns or correlate poorly with imaging findings.
A 46-year-old male presented to our clinic with a seven-year history of recurrent low back pain with sciatica. He reported stiffness and discomfort that worsened with prolonged sitting both at his desk job and during evening television time. The patient had seen multiple chiropractors over the years. In every case, spinal manipulation and other passive treatments would bring gradual symptom relief over 2-3 months. However, within another 3-6 months, the symptoms would return. Frustrated – and now considering a spinal injection and possibly surgery if that failed, he came to our office seeking a different approach.
