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The Rooting Reflex: What It Is, Signs of Retention, and How to Support Feeding, Oral Development, and Nervous System Regulation
Rooting Reflex (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
The Rooting Reflex is an early feeding reflex that helps newborns locate and latch for nourishment. When retained beyond infancy, it can affect feeding efficiency, oral motor control, speech development, jaw tension, and neck posture. This article explains the signs of retained Rooting Reflex in babies, children, and adults—and how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support improved regulation and coordination.
The Plantar Reflex: What It Is, Signs of Retention, and How to Support Balance, Gait, and Nervous System Development
Plantar Reflex (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
The Plantar Reflex is an early primitive reflex that supports foot development and preparation for walking. When retained beyond infancy, it can contribute to toe walking, balance challenges, foot tension, and postural instability. This article explains the signs of retained Plantar Reflex in children and adults—and how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support improved gait, coordination, and stability.
The Grasp Reflex (Palmar & Plantar): What It Is, Signs of Retention, and How to Support Fine Motor Skills, Posture, and Nervous System Development
Grasp (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
The Grasp Reflex is an early developmental reflex that supports sensory and motor development through the hands and feet. When retained beyond infancy, it can affect pencil grip, handwriting endurance, toe walking, balance, and coordination. This article explains the signs of retained Grasp Reflex in children and adults—and how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support improved motor control and regulation.
The ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex): What It Is, Signs of Retention, and How to Support Coordination, Learning, and Nervous System Maturity
ATNR (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
The ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex) is a developmental reflex that helps infants build early hand–eye coordination. When retained beyond infancy, it can affect posture, midline stability, handwriting endurance, coordination, and focus. This article explains the signs of retained ATNR in children and adults—and how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support improved motor control and learning efficiency.
The TLR (Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex): What It Is, Signs of Retention, and How to Support Balance, Posture, and Nervous System Regulation
TLR (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) is an early postural reflex that supports balance and muscle tone. When retained beyond infancy, it can affect posture, coordination, endurance, and spatial awareness. This article outlines the signs of retained TLR in babies, children, and adults—and explains how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support improved regulation, stability, and movement efficiency.
The STNR (Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex): What It Is, Signs of Retention, and How to Support Posture, Focus, and Coordination
STNR (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
The STNR (Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex) is a developmental reflex that helps babies transition into crawling. When retained beyond infancy, it can contribute to poor posture, difficulty sitting still, handwriting fatigue, coordination challenges, and reduced focus. This article explains the signs of retained STNR in children and adults—and how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support improved stability, motor control, and regulation.
The Spinal Galant Reflex: What It Is, Signs of Retention, and How to Support Nervous System Maturity
Spinal Galant Reflex (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
The Spinal Galant Reflex is an early developmental reflex that supports trunk movement and birth mechanics. When retained beyond infancy, it may contribute to fidgeting, poor posture, bedwetting, sensory sensitivity, and difficulty sitting still. This article explains the signs of Spinal Galant retention in children and adults—and how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support improved regulation and coordination.
The Moro Reflex: What It Is, Signs of Retention, and How to Support Nervous System Regulation
Moro Reflex (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
The Moro Reflex is an early startle reflex designed to protect the developing nervous system. When retained beyond infancy, it can contribute to anxiety, emotional reactivity, sensory sensitivity, poor sleep, and reduced stress tolerance. This article explains the signs of retained Moro Reflex in babies, children, and adults—and how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support calmer regulation and resilience.
Fear Paralysis Reflex: What It Is, Signs of Retention, and How to Support Your Nervous System Naturally
Fear Paralysis Reflex (Retained Primitive Reflexes)
The Fear Paralysis Reflex is an early survival reflex designed to protect the developing nervous system. When retained beyond infancy, it can contribute to anxiety, emotional shutdown, sensory sensitivity, poor sleep, and chronic stress patterns. This article explains the signs of Fear Paralysis retention in children and adults—and how nervous system-focused chiropractic care can support calmer, more resilient regulation.
How Red Laser Therapy Can Support Brain Balance in Children
Red Laser Therapy for Sensitive Kids
Red laser therapy is a gentle, non-invasive way to support nervous system balance in children. When one side of the brain is working harder than the other, laser therapy — combined with chiropractic care and movement — may help calm overactivity and support healthy development. Learn how this approach supports regulation, coordination, and focus in growing kids.
A Retained Primitive Reflex Parent Quiz
Simple Quiz - Retained Primitive Reflexes
Wondering if retained primitive reflexes could be affecting your child’s focus, posture, or learning? This parent-friendly quiz helps you identify common neurological patterns linked to school readiness and nervous system development.
Back to School & Retained Primitive Reflexes
Back to School - and Retained Primitive Reflexes
Retained primitive reflexes can quietly impact learning, focus, posture, and emotional regulation in school-aged children. Learn how to spot the signs, support integration at home, and how chiropractic care helps kids thrive at school.