Primitive reflexes live in the brainstem. As the brain matures, the cerebellum and frontal lobes team up to regulate that brainstem and switch those reflexes off, making room for complex, coordinated movement 🧠⚙️ When the cerebellum or frontal cortex are underdeveloped, the brain can’t inhibit those patterns, so the reflexes linger and get in the way of smooth motor control, attention, and learning. Think rooting and palmar grasp. As babies, these automatic patterns help us survive and build ea

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Here is a little look into what our testing for primitive reflexes looks like. There are a series of tests we do to see if your child has any retained reflexes. Next we will share some exercises that we recommend. Stay tuned! | Houdeshell Chiropractic, LLC