Unwinding Bone - by Scott Sternthal (Paperback)

About the Book

Unwinding Bone is a comprehensive guide to biodynamic skeletal therapy (BST), a gentle, non-manipulative approach to treating skeletal tissue. Canadian osteopath Scott Sternthal, the developer of BST, distills science and theory into practical applications for treating nearly every bone in the body.

Book Synopsis

Discover biodynamic skeletal therapy (BST) with guidance direct from its creator.

Unwinding Bone is a comprehensive, practical resource on biodynamic skeletal therapy (BST)--a gentle, non-manipulative approach that engages with bone as dynamic, responsive tissue. Rather than focusing on the movement of bones, BST emphasizes the movements within them, helping practitioners identify and treat bones that have lost their natural elasticity and vitality and preparing the skeletal system for further manual treatment.

Author Scott Sternthal, DO, the developer of BST, breaks down complex concepts into clear, practical information in this hands-on guide for physiotherapists, manual therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, and bodywork professionals.

The first half outlines the theoretical foundations of BST, reviewing skeletal anatomy and composition, including bone development, remodeling, and mechanical behavior. Explore the continuity between bone and fascia--the osseofascial continuum--as well as the key concepts of texture, drive, and rhythm, including biotensegrity and fulcrum-lever systems.

The second half moves into the practical application of BST. Sternthal provides step-by-step procedures for finding and treating osseofascial compactions in nearly every bone throughout the body. More than 500 photos bring the techniques to life, making this an unparalleled resource for both new and experienced practitioners.

Unwinding Bone is your hands-on guide to understanding and treating the quality and texture of bone tissue.

Review Quotes

"Scott Sternthal has done manual therapy a service by getting his hands around the fascial structure within the bone. We are familiar with interosseous strain but have mostly ignored intraosseous and intrachondral strain patterning. By employing the principles of biodynamic osteopathy, this book shows how to unwind the fascial 'leather' in bone that remodels the scaffolding for the calcium apatite."
--Tom Myers, Author of Anatomy Trains

About the Author

Scott Sternthal, DO, is a Canadian osteopath, writer, and teacher. He is the founder of Le Collectif d'Ostéopathie, a multidisciplinary clinic in Westmount, Quebec, and the developer of biodynamic skeletal therapy (BST). Sternthal teaches BST to myofascial and manual therapists worldwide at conferences, clinics, and workshops. His BST Level 1 course is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) in the United States and the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) in Canada. He will introduce the BST Level 2 course in September 2025. He is also the self-published author of Melting Bone, Healing Tide.