It's All in the Head: Common vs. Normal Cranial Distortions And What it All Means

A book for anyone involved in the care and nurturing of children

In this book, complete with illustrations, we offer a simple discussion of the important aspects of anatomy, physiology and neurological development that occur in the first year of life and how structure impact's function. Topics such as normal facial, cranial and palate development and how these factors affect some of the most common issues we all see in our practices are discussed such as: Plagiocephaly, Flat-head syndrome (brachycephaly), Torticollis, Tongue-tie importance of tummy time, Nursing, feeding, and latching issues Speech and motor development And other common issues The purpose here is to give parents the opportunity to understand when, why and how they can address these issues and where they can go to get assistance in resolving problems in a safe, effective, and minimally invasive manner.

Martin G. Rosen, D.C. is a 1981 summa cum laude graduate of Life Chiropractic College. He lives and practices with his wife Nancy Watson, DC in Wellesley, Massachusetts. He has two daughters, Emily Rosen, COO of IPE and Erin Rosen, DC. For the past 32 years Dr. Rosen has run a successful family oriented wellness care practice in Wellesley MA.Dr. Rosen is the President Emeritus of the SOTO-USA (Sacro Occipital Technique Organization - USA), chairman of their pediatric committee and the past chairman of the SORSI (Sacro Occipital Research Society International) research committee. Over the last 32 years he has taught SOT(R) (Sacro Occipital Technique(R)), craniopathy, and pediatrics nationally and internationally as well as lecturing on practice management, philosophy, and technique protocols. He has written the only Pediatric Participant Guide for SOT(R), The Pediatric SOT(R) Spinal Adjusting Manual, The SOT(R) Pediatric Cranial Adjusting Manual, has written a chapter on Sacro Occipital Technique(R) in the 2nd Edition of "Chiropractic Pediatrics", and his new book "Pediatric Chiropractic Care" was released in March 2015. Dr. Rosen has also contributed to the re-writing and editing of numerous SOT(R) related publications. He has been a quest speaker and teacher for numerous organizations such as SOTO-USA, SORSI, ICA-MA, Massachusetts Alliance for Chiropractic Philosophy, WCA Clinical Symposium, Forsythe Dental Clinic, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, Channel 56 Health Expo and Children's Hospital of Boston. His articles have been published in The American Chiropractor, Dynamic Chiropractic, The Canadian Chiropractor, The Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, the SORSI Communicator and the SOTO-USA Dural Connection. Dr. Rosen is a certified SOT(R), SORSI, and SOTO-USA instructor, practitioner and craniopath, instructor for the ICPA, Board member of SOTO-USA, a consulting member of the Committee for Chiropractic Practice, chairman of the SOT(R) Council for The Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice and is on the editorial board for The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic.In his newest book Dr. Rosen discusses the impact of Vertebral and Cranial Subluxations on the child's health. From this perspective he covers the complete spinal and cranial evaluation and adjusting protocols from birth through early childhood. The specific protocols are demonstrated with dozens of illustrations, charts and detailed descriptions. Included are two special chapters on the correlations and applications of the examination and adjusting protocols taught in the book, as well as some symptom specific procedures.The purpose of this book is to offer the chiropractor and student a window into the most important and satisfying aspect of being a chiropractor: Pediatric Chiropractic Care. The ability to sustain Chiropractic, and move it into its rightful place in the healthcare marketplace, is by educating the public and our profession to Chiropractic's real impact on the individual's health and well-being. While still maintaining a rigorous teaching schedule his DVD's and manuals (see website for details www.wellesleychiro.com) serve as extension of Dr. Rosen's work in an effort to increase the availability of his seminars. These media tools are designed to be used as references, introductions to the techniques, refreshers for those who took his seminars and as valuable learning tools to allow chiropractors who are dedicated to increase their knowledge base and skill set.