ABSTRACT
All the sensory information from the peripheral body is synthesized in the cerebral cortex, producing a body image. This information plays an important role in organizing posture and motor activity, both involuntary and programmed. The process of synthesizing sensory information and all bodily activities begins in primary stage of life. An attentive observer will notice how a mother during massage or any physical contact with the baby modulates her sensory channels through her voice, touch, eye contact, skin contact, facial expressions, and posture. Once the baby is able to crawl or to stand, with hugs and kisses a parent can engage her in some simple games to maintain the flexibility of her spine. Bending backwards is a movement that children enjoy from a very early age. Each movement or gesture of either the mother or the baby is associated with the basic muscle tone, which is the source of information for modulating people's postural attitudes.
