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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.
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.
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.
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 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
Pregnancy, Stress and Emotional Wellbeing: Why Nervous System Support Matters
Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, excitement and change — physically, hormonally and emotionally. During this period, the nervous system works continuously to help both mother and baby adapt. Rather than trying to eliminate all stress (which is impossible), the goal is to support regulation — the body’s ability to move smoothly between activity, rest and recovery. The connection between maternal regulation and baby development Research shows that the mother’s nervous syst
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...
From Bump to Baby: Unlocking the Power of Chiropractic Care for Moms
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are times of immense physical and emotional change. As your body adapts to growing a new life and...
The Silent Epidemic
Today we're diving into a topic that affects a lot of us: spinal degeneration. It's not just something for old folks – people of all ages need to watch out for it. Let's break it down and figure out what we can do to keep our backs healthy. What Is Spinal Degeneration All About? Spinal degeneration, characterised by the gradual deterioration of spinal discs and joints, is when your spine starts wearing down over time, causing pain and stiffness. It's not just because of age,
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