Nasal Specific Technique Compared to Neurocranial Restructuring and Cranial Facial Release

What is the Nasal Specific Technique?

Originally known as Bilateral Nasal Specific, the Nasal Specific Technique was first established in the 1940’s by the late Dr. J. Richard Stober, D.C., N.D. of Western States Chiropractic College (University of Western States). The technique was first used to treat infants and children suffering from head trauma from birth, targeting to cure things such as cerebral palsy, hearing loss, autism, ADHD, and other issues.

The tools have been slightly upgraded since back then, but the process is very much the same. Through the nose, we have 3 passageways that can be accessed through each nostril. Using a small latex balloon affixed to a handheld pump, we insert the balloon in up to 3 pathways in the nose (depending on the client's specific issues). The balloon is inflated and quickly deflated in each nostril, sometimes multiple times.

Patients do not often report pain from this procedure, but do say it feels “weird” or like getting water up their nose. 

The pressure the balloon provides helps adjust bones in the skull which may have been shifted due to a variety of reasons including car accidents, head trauma, continuous incorrect breathing techniques, or nose injuries leading to restricted breathing, headaches and migraines, and many more health issues. Clients often report soreness for a few days, but easier and better breathing after a single procedure. 

This procedure is so quick yet so impactful. The restriction and pain that can be caused by misaligned bones in the skull can cause so many issues including excessive snoring, chronic breathing issues, TMJ, cognition, energy, brain fog, sleep apnea, and even neck weakness. This adjustment has been proven to assist with all of these issues.

Nasal Specific Technique VS Neurocranial Restructuring VS Cranial Facial Release

Many people say that Nasal Specific, Neurocranial Restructuring and Cranial Facial Release are the same procedure. Although similar, they actually require different medical certifications to perform each. So which is better for you and what are the differences?

Well, let’s start with the most basic. The founding treatment, Bilateral Nasal Specific. As mentioned previously, Dr. Stober founded the technique for babies and young children, but we now know that adults can benefit from the adjustment too. Adjustments of the neck, body, and spine are usually done beforehand, then we begin with the balloon. It’s put into the airway and then air is pumped into the balloon adjusting the bones in the skull which can in fact move and be adjusted. Not much to it! Some doctors do all 3 passages in each nostril and some only choose to do 1 on each side or one on a single side. It really depends on the severity of the client’s issues. 

Cranial Facial Release is very similar but the force and specific technique used during the adjustment are a little different. More air is used to fill the balloon on these types of adjustments where usually an audible pop is commonly heard. A breathing technique is also advised by the practitioner who instructs the patient to take a deep breath and hold it during the adjustment. Eyes tend to get a bit more watery with this type of adjustment, and people have been stated to be a bit more sore after.

Nasal Cranial Release is a term used in Chiropractic and Orthotropics. When first starting, some doctors give deep massages and minor adjustments to the body. They also do external cranial work and focus on lowering tension in the body's nervous system as well. This type of procedure is usually recommended to be a 4-day process where the balloon is inserted on separate days consecutively every week. The client’s goal besides the adjustment here is usually to help with their facial structure. People usually request this service hoping for more ideal facial features like higher cheekbones. But the end process is the same, Doctors use a small balloon pushed into a nasal pathway then inflate and quickly deflate the balloon. 

In our opinion, since the final step in each procedure is using the balloon to adjust the skull through the nasal passage, all can be very beneficial. Nasal Specific Technique we believe is quicker, less invasive, and straight to the point. If you think you could benefit from this technique, schedule an appointment below and reach out to our in-house Doctor. We hope we can assist you in breathing better!