Unwinding Bone. A Complete Guide to Biodynamic Skeletal Therapy for Myofascial and Manual Therapists

Chapter 1. Silence

Chapter 2. Stillness

Chapter 3. Sensing

Chapter 4. Osseofascia
Bone Anatomy
Bone Composition and Behavior
Bone Development and Remodeling
Bone, Stress, and Strain
Osseofascial Continuum
Osseofascial Compactions

Chapter 5. The Pelvic Gather

Chapter 6. A Wilderness of Surprises

Chapter 7. Some Things Happen Only Once

Chapter 8. Texture, Drive, and Rhythm
Biotensegrity and the Osseofascial Continuum
Sharpey’s Fibers and Osseofascial Tissue Continuity
Potency
Fulcrums and Fulcrum-Lever Systems
Primary Respiration

Chapter 9. Doubt

Chapter 10. Water

Chapter 11. Biodynamic Skeletal Therapy
A Brief History of Biodynamic Skeletal Therapy
The Principles of Biodynamic Skeletal Therapy
Six Stages of Biodynamic Skeletal Therapy Treatment
Sensing Primary Respiration

Chapter 12. Trust

Chapter 13. Steven’s Jaw

Chapter 14. How to Test and Treat Bones
Touch-Testing
Two Phases of Biodynamic Skeletal Therapy Treatment: Local and Regional
Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 15. Process and Results

Chapter 16. Jerry’s Shoulder

Chapter 17. Bones and Regions
Quick Guide to the Six Stages of Biodynamic Skeletal Therapy Treatment
Forefoot
Midfoot
Hindfoot
Lower Extremity
Pelvis
Lumbar Spine
Thorax
Hand and Wrist
Upper Extremity
Cervical Spine
Cranium
Sensing Your Primary Respiration II
Regional Treatment
Balancing the Three Spheres

Chapter 18. Martha’s Cranium

Chapter 19. Sensing II

Chapter 20. Gut, Brain, and Bone
The Gut-Brain-Bone Axis and Biodynamic Skeletal Therapy
Bone Supporting the Gut-Brain Axis through Bony Landmarks
Bone Impacting the Brain through an Afferent Loop

Chapter 21. The Perfect Technique

Chapter 22. The Breath of Life

Chapter 23. Listen

Epilogue. Let Us Compare Meteorologies

Description

Unwinding Bone is a comprehensive and practical resource on biodynamic skeletal therapy (BST), a gentle, non-manipulative approach that engages with bone as dynamic and responsive tissue. Author Scott Sternthal, DO, the developer of BST, simplifies complex theories in this accessible hands-on guide.

The basis of BST is identifying and treating bones that have lost their natural elasticity and vitality. By focusing less on the movement of bones, and more on the movement within them, BST primes the skeleton for further manual treatment. Designed to be used as a tool by manual therapy practitioners, Unwinding Bone offers unparalleled insights into treating bone tissue and uses over 500 photos to visually depict the concepts and procedures in the text.

The first half of the book discusses the theory behind BST, with a review of bone anatomy and composition, including bone development, remodeling, and mechanical behavior. The continuity between bone and fascia—the osseofascial continuum—is examined, as well as the concepts of biotensegrity, potency, fulcrum-lever systems, and the rhythms and textures of primary respiration. The second half of Unwinding Bone presents the practical guide, describing a step-by-step procedure for finding and treating osseofascial compactions in nearly every bone in the body.

Written by a practitioner for practitioners, Unwinding Bone is an approachable guide to learning how to treat the quality and texture of bone tissue.

Audience

Manual and myofascial therapists, including massage therapists, craniosacral therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths.