Spinal Galant Reflex
Push from Feet (assistance needed)
1. Lay down on the ground facing up. Lay your arms straight by your sides.
2. Get someone to hold your feet and gently rock the body in a horizontal direction (head to toe)
3. Do this to a speed that helps the body to relax.
4. Movement should be smooth and easy.
Encourage the client to relax their head and not cross their arms over their body
Do this exercise for up to 2 minutes
Push from the knees (assistance needed)
1. Lay on your back on the ground, with your legs bent comfortably. Lay your arms by your side.
2. Get the other person to sit at your feet and push on your knees rhythmically, pushing horizontally.
3. To assist with this motion, sometimes putting your hands under the knees and pulling can help.
4. If the flow is stopping at the neck, encourage the person to nod their head in the sync with the movement.
Do this exercise for up to 2 minutes.
Sliding on the back
1. Lay on your back on the ground, with your legs bent comfortably. Lay your arms by your side.
2. Using your feet, pushing yourself horizontally and rhythmically.
You may need help from someone getting started.
Do this exercise for up to 2 minutes.
Note: This exercise gives a sense of balance and calming sensation as it activates the brain and reduces hyperactivity
and improves attention.
Rolling the bottom from side to side – active
1. Lay down on the ground facing down.
2. Rest your forehead on your hands, with your arms flat on the floor.
3. Slowly rock your lower half on your body from left to right, with your upper body staying relaxed and in original positioned.
4. Make sure your head stays relaxed
Do exercise for up to 2 minutes.
Cat Arches
1. Kneel on the ground on your hands and knees. Your arms should be out straight and knees together.
2. Push your stomach and back up to sky slowly, curling your head in towards your chest.
3. Go as far up as it is comfortable.
4. Then come back down the relax, pushing your stomach and back as far to the ground as comfortable, lift your head up straight with the motion.
5. Make sure your palms are flat, fingers relaxed, and hands are pointed forward.
6. Your feet should be flat on the floor.
7. Get someone to look at you do this movement and let them correct your movement if needed.
Do this 5-6 times
Sagging and arching lumbar spine
1. Find a wall and sit down on your feet and heels facing the wall. Raise your hands over your head or as high as possible and rest them on the wall.
2. Lean slightly forward and sag and arch your back. Try and get these motions to be distinct.
3. Make sure to keep your head still, only your hips and back should be moving.
