The spinal galant reflex can be seen when one side of the back is stroked in a downward motion, resulting in side bending of the spine, hypersensitivity and/or ticklishness. This reflex is present at birth and should integrate at 3-9 months.
When retained, symptoms may include:
- Can’t sit still, fidgety, restlessness, hyperactivity
- Difficulty with short term memory and poor listening
- Bedwetting over the age of 5, chronic bowel or bladder control issues
- Very ticklish on the back, sensitive to tags and tight clothing around the waist
- Constant noise making
- Attention and concentration problems
- Difficulty with gait coordination, falling over
- Poor fluency or mobility during sport and physical activity
- Tilting to one side, with/without back and neck pain