CLASS DESCRIPTION
Understanding the Role of Chiropractic in Traumatic Brain Injury and Cranial Subluxations
A 2-Part Clinical Masterclass for Chiropractors
Mainstream concussion care often stops at symptom management. But what if the real drivers of dysfunction are structural and cranial — and largely overlooked?
This two-part webinar series explores how SOT® Methods and Chiropractic Craniopathy can transform your approach to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion care. Designed for chiropractors who want to go beyond symptoms, you’ll gain neurological insight, advanced technique, and practical tools to elevate patient outcomes.
Who This Is For
If you know something is missing in mainstream concussion care — this is for you.
For chiropractors ready to address the cranial, structural, and neurological drivers of TBI. Advanced technique. Deeper insight. Real solutions that go beyond symptom management and set your care apart.
Part 1: What’s Missing in Concussion Care
Discover why structural and cranial distortions may be the missing link in TBI management.
In this foundational session, participants will explore how SOT® Methods and Chiropractic Craniopathy uniquely address biomechanical and neurological dysfunction associated with traumatic brain injury. Research, case reports, and clinical discussion will help you understand how chiropractic can influence outcomes in ways conventional protocols often overlook.
Part 2: Practical Tools for Real-World Application
Take the next step from theory to implementation.
Building on Part 1, this session introduces diagnostics and therapeutics rarely utilized in mainstream concussion care. You’ll learn about cerebral spinal fluid directing as taught by Major Bertrand De Jarnette, DC and cranial-specific concussion treatments. Walk away with practical tools and strategies to bring greater clarity, confidence, and precision to your TBI cases.
Why Attend Both Parts?
Part 1 lays the essential foundation — understanding the structural and cranial drivers of traumatic brain injury. Part 2 equips you with actionable diagnostics and therapeutic techniques to apply that knowledge in practice.
By attending both sessions, you’ll gain the complete picture: from identifying what’s missing in mainstream concussion care to confidently implementing advanced chiropractic techniques that address the root causes of dysfunction — not just the symptoms.
This two-part approach ensures you leave with knowledge, skills, and clinical strategies that can immediately elevate your TBI patient care.
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY
Joe Unger, DC, FICS
Dr. Joseph Unger began premedical studies in zoology later adding a second major in psychology in order to better understand people. Through this educational process philosophical concerns with the medical model arose and he chose a career in chiropractic. Through his studies at Logan University became acquainted with the chiropractic pioneer, Major Bertrand De Jarnette DC and his Sacro Occipital Technic™ Methods of chiropractic and chiropractic craniopathy.
Upon graduation in January 1979, he began teaching SOT® for “The Major” and the Sacro Occipital Research Society International, Inc. (SORSI). Concurrently he also taught at the Missouri College of Naturopathic Medicine. At seminars conducted by the late Dr. James Parker he and his then manager, Mary Unger – Boyd, were introduced to accelerated learning and personal development techniques called NLP. The two of them went on to become certified in neurolinguistics and accelerated learning, Mary becoming advanced certified. These concepts and constructs are built into training programs they present in chiropractic.
Dr. Unger went on to present seminars throughout the United States, Japan, Europe, Australia and Brazil. He is been involved with the SORSI Board of Directors since 1979 and has been on numerous committees, and is currently past president of that organization, chairing its research committee. In January 1984 Dr. Unger began teaching SOT at Logan University and still teaches that elective technique.
Dr. Unger has delivered presentations and some of his personal research at numerous events such as the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC – Tokyo, Japan and Canada), ACC/RAC, and both of the chiropractic centennial celebrations (Washington DC and Davenport, Iowa), Logan postgraduate department, and others.
Having studied and utilized chiropractic craniopathy for over 45 years, he recognizes the tremendous value of this underappreciated art and science. To promote this unique therapy, he determined the need for public awareness and committed to producing a book on the subject. The project led to a variety of investigations and research studies spanning almost 15 years finally producing a manuscript. Brain Matters, The Missing Link – Releasing the Hidden Healing Power of Your Brain went to publication in late 2019.
