02/10/2026
This. This is why we do what we do in our office. I’m so lucky to work in conjunction with Christina Guy Massage Therapist to bring all aspects of healing together to get you guys the best results
The connection between the sphenoid and the pelvis is fascinating to me.
Both act as foundational, central structures. The sphenoid connects to almost all cranial bones (the "keystone" of the skull), while the sacrum acts as the keystone of the pelvic girdle.
The cranial dura mater attaches to the sphenoid and spans down the spinal cord to attach to the sacrum, directly linking the movement of the sphenoid to the movement of the pelvis (cranio-sacral sphenoid (specifically via the pterygoids and jaw) is connected to the pelvis through deep myofascial lines. A, for instance, a twisted pelvis often mirrors a twisted, restricted sphenoid, causing, for example, a left-sided pelvic tilt (left-sided AIC pattern) associated with a specific right-sided rotation of the sphenoid.
The sphenoid houses the pituitary gland (reproduction) and affects the nervous system, while the pelvis houses the reproductive organs and contains significant nerve plexuses, linking their functional roles.
Cranial practitioners often treat both areas to address chronic pain. For example, releasing a tight TMJ (connected to the sphenoid) can help release a tight pelvic floor, because these, along with the piriformis, are considered major balancing points of the body.
Pic from : The Body Artisan
