Body rocking

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Human body

Body characteristics

Anthropometry Birth weight Body height Body mass index Body size Body type Body weight Constitution Constitution type Overweight Physiognomy Physique Phrenology Somatype Underweight

self perception

Body awareness Body dysmorphic disorder Body image Body image disturbances

Other aspects

Body fluids Body language Body modification Body rocking Body sway testing Body temperature Bodywork Embodiment Physical attractiveness Posture

Body rocking, is the often repetetive movements of the body backwards and forwards from the waist.

This is often taken to be a comfort, soothing behavior in all ages, and also a behavior that focuses the mind and [[distraction|distracts] or maintains sensory input and a sense of body awareness and thus existential integrity.

It was a feature of instituionalised behaviour in psychiatric institutions before the advent of psychiatric medication, of which it may now be a [side effect]]

See also

• Jactatio capitas nocturna
• Rythmic movement disorder