The Spinal Galant works in conjunction with the ATNR to help the baby's journey down the birth canal. It is also thought to help a baby’s balance and coordinates the body for creeping and crawling. It is thought to be connected to bladder function because a high percentage of children who are bedwetting past age 5 have an active Spinal Galant reflex.
Some possible long term effects of an unintegrated Spinal Galant are:
- Bedwetting
- Poor endurance
- Attention difficulties
- Hip rotation to one side/scoliosis
- Poor concentration
- Poor coordination
- Poor posture
- Poor short-term memory
- Fidgeting/hyperactivity
