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Family Chiropractor Blog
Welcome to the Family Chiropractor blog, where Dr Susan Goslett shares practical, evidence-informed information about chiropractic care, spinal health, the nervous system, pregnancy, babies, children, family wellness and healthy ageing. With more than 20 years of chiropractic experience and a special interest in pregnancy, paediatric and family care, Dr Susan writes to help you better understand your body, your nervous system and the many factors that influence health and wellbeing. Her goal is simple: to make health information easier to understand and give you practical ideas that you can use in everyday life.
Balance, the Brain and the Nervous System: Looking Beyond the Muscles
Balance isn't simply about strong muscles. Discover how the brain, nervous system, eyes, inner ear and body work together to coordinate balance and movement.
Your Changing Spine During Pregnancy: Supporting Your Body as It Adapts
Pregnancy changes your posture, balance and spine as your body adapts. Discover how movement, strength and nervous-system support can help you navigate these changes.
Invest in Your Spine: Why Spinal Health Matters Every Day
Discover why spinal health matters every day and how movement, strength, postural variety and simple spinal hygiene habits can support a healthy, adaptable body.
Helping Your Baby Feel Safe: How Loving Connection Builds a Healthy Nervous System
Baby feeling Safe When a baby enters the world, they bring something extraordinary with them. A remarkable capacity to grow. To learn. To adapt. But they also arrive completely dependent on the people who care for them. Your baby needs more than the basics—feeding, changing, and cuddling. They also need something less visible, but just as essential: a deep sense of safety. They also need something that is less visible but just as important. They need to feel safe. Feeling saf
Finding Calm During Pregnancy: Supporting Your Nervous System and Your Baby
Discover how supporting your nervous system through movement, rest and connection can help you enjoy a calmer pregnancy while creating a healthy environment for your growing baby.
Preparing Your Body and Nervous System for Birth
Discover how movement, nervous system regulation and gentle chiropractic care can help prepare your body for birth and support a more confident pregnancy.
Move Well, Age Well: Why Movement Is the Language of Your Nervous System
Movement is one of the primary ways your brain learns about your body.
Healthy ageing isn't simply about adding years to life — it's about maintaining the freedom to keep doing the things you love.
In our latest article we explore how movement supports nervous system function, balance, coordination and lifelong wellbeing.
Chiropractic Care for Recurring Back Pain: Why Some People Choose Ongoing Care
"I'm Feeling Better. Why Would I Continue Seeing My Chiropractor?" It's one of the most common questions patients ask. If your back pain has improved, your headaches are less frequent, or you're moving more comfortably, why would you continue chiropractic care? For many people, healthcare is something we seek only when symptoms become difficult to ignore. We wait until our back hurts, our neck becomes stiff, or daily activities become uncomfortable before seeking help. Howeve
Posture During Pregnancy: Supporting Your Body as It Changes
Learn how posture changes during pregnancy, why it matters, and how to support your body and nervous system for greater comfort.
Posture, Positioning and Your Baby’s Development
Posture, Positioning and Your Baby's Development When we think about posture, we often think about adults sitting or standing. But posture begins much earlier — from the very first movements a baby makes. In babies, posture is not about “sitting straight.”It is about how the body learns to move, balance and organise itself. Early Posture Develops Through Movement A baby’s posture develops gradually through movement. Simple actions like: lifting the head rolling pushing up rea
Posture and Your Nervous System: More Than Just Standing Up Straight
When people think about posture, they often think about sitting up straight or pulling their shoulders back. But posture is not something you simply “hold.” It is something your body organises and regulates automatically through the nervous system. Posture Is a Reflection of the Nervous System Your posture is constantly being adjusted by your brain. Small sensors in your muscles and joints send information to the nervous system about: where your body is in space how you are m
The Bishop Score: How Your Body Prepares for Birth (And Why That Matters)
Pregnancy is one of the most beautifully coordinated processes in nature. For months your body has been quietly preparing for the arrival of your baby. As your due date approaches, another remarkable shift begins — your body starts preparing for labor. One of the ways doctors and midwives observe this preparation is through something called the Bishop Score . While the name may sound clinical, the idea behind it is actually quite simple. It’s a way of measuring how ready the
Stress, the Heart and the Spine: How Your Nervous System Responds to Modern Life
February is often associated with the heart — and for good reason. But the health of the heart is closely connected to something many people don’t immediately think about: the nervous system . Your nervous system constantly regulates heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and circulation. It helps your body shift between activity and rest , allowing you to respond to challenges and then recover afterward. When stress becomes constant Stress itself is not the problem. The body
The 2025 Plank Challenge: Building Strength One Breath at a Time
Every year, we run a little experiment together: we see what happens when you dedicate a few minutes each day to one of the simplest yet...
From Tense to Thriving: How Chiropractic Care Helps You Handle Stress
When life gets overwhelming, your spine and nervous system often take the hit. Chiropractic care can help you shift from stress survival...
Posture Check! How Spinal Alignment Affects Mood, Focus, and Energy
Posture isn’t just about looking confident—it’s about how your brain and body function. A slouched spine puts pressure on nerves, restricts breathing, and even affects emotional wellbeing. Why Posture Matters for All Ages Kids & Teens: Poor posture from screens can affect focus and energy at school. Parents: Long work hours and device use can lead to tension headaches and back pain. Seniors: Postural collapse increases fall risk and reduces lung function. Daily Posture Booste
The Stress-Posture Connection: How Emotional Tension Shows Up in the Spine
Have you ever noticed how your shoulders creep up toward your ears when you're feeling overwhelmed? Or how you slouch forward when you're...
Screens & Spinal Health: Preventing Tech Neck in Children
In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere—tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles, and laptops have become part of daily life for...
Mindful Pregnancy: How Chiropractic Care Helps You and Your Baby Thrive
Pregnancy is a time of profound transformation—physically, emotionally, and mentally. As your body adapts to nurture and grow new life,...
The Hidden Weight: Protecting Your Child from Heavy School Bag Injuries
As South African learners prepare for another school year, parents face a familiar sight: children struggling under the weight of heavily...
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