What is a retained reflex?

Retained Reflex Syndrome is when – due to some form of stress during pregnancy, birth or early infancy – we retain some fetal or primitive reflexes, which have an adverse impact on our ability to learn and interact with the world around us.

Can chiropractor help retained reflexes?

Chiropractic can be helpful in treating retained primitive reflexes in children and adults.

Why are reflexes retained?

Retained primitive reflexes may be the result of: Stress of the mother and/or baby during pregnancy. Lack of movement in utero. Restricted body movements, such as the infant spending extended time in car seats, carriers, walkers or jumpers.

Do chiropractors adjust babies?

Chiropractic adjustments for babies involve gentle manipulations in strategic areas that can help correct nerve problems and ease tension and strain. As their spine gets aligned properly, you are assured that there is no nerve dysfunction that can lead to reflux, breathing and sleeping difficulties, and colic symptoms.

How do you test for retained Moro?

This can also be done at home by asking your child to stand with their arms across their chest and eyes closed. Get your child to fall backwards into your arms while their eyes remain closed. If their arms flail outwards instead of remaining on their chest, then it is likely that the Moro reflex is still present.

What causes retained Moro reflex?

The Moro reflex is a retained primitive reflex that happens when a baby is startled by a sudden unexpected loud noise, unexpected touch, bright light, or a change in position (for example tilting of head backwards in relation to the body).

How do you get rid of retained primitive reflexes?

5 Exercises That Inhibit Primitive Reflexes

  1. Face Stroking for Root and Suck Reflex. Stroke the child’s face until the reflex stops, which usually takes five to six times in a row.
  2. Starfish for Moro Reflex.
  3. Snow Angels for Galant Reflex.
  4. Ball Squeezes for Palmer Grasp Reflex.
  5. Fencer Exercise for Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex.