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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.
Baby Brain Development in Pregnancy: How to Support It
Learn how your baby's nervous system develops during pregnancy and how movement, nutrition, rest and connection can support a healthy start.
Play Is Brain Food: How Everyday Movement Builds Your Baby's Brain
Discover how movement, play, repetition and loving interaction provide valuable experiences for your baby's developing brain and nervous system.
Your Brain Can Change: The Remarkable Power of Neuroplasticity
Your Brain can Change What if I told you that your brain isn't quite the same today as it was yesterday? That might sound strange, but it's true. Your brain is constantly changing in response to what you experience, what you practise, how you move and how you interact with the world around you. This remarkable ability is called neuroplasticity. And it's one of the reasons we can continue learning, adapting and developing throughout our entire lives. Your Brain Is Not "Finishe
Spinal Hygiene Snippet #4: Why Does Your Spine Need Hygiene?
Think about how you look after your teeth. You brush them every day. You floss. You have regular dental check-ups. And if something isn't right, you get it looked at. Most of us don't wait until we have a terrible toothache before we start brushing our teeth! We understand that prevention and regular care are part of having healthy teeth for life. So why don't we think about our spine in the same way? Your spine is working every day Your spine doesn't get a day off. It suppor
Spinal Hygiene Snippet #3: Your Pain May Be New, But Your Spine Has a History
Have you ever woken up with a sore back and thought: “What did I do yesterday?” Sometimes we assume that because our pain started yesterday, the problem must have started yesterday too. But our bodies don't always work that way. Your spine has a history Your spine has been adapting to everything you've asked of it throughout your life. How you sit at work. How you sleep. How much you move. Your favourite activities. Previous injuries. The demands of work, sport and everyday l
Spinal Hygiene Snippet #2: Symptoms Don't Always Tell the Whole Story
How do you know whether you're healthy? For many of us, the answer is simple: “I feel fine.” And when something hurts, we assume something is wrong. It seems logical—but our bodies are a little more complicated than that. Symptoms are important—but they aren't the whole story Pain and other symptoms are valuable. They're one of the ways your body gets your attention and tells you that something needs to be looked at. But the absence of symptoms doesn't necessarily mean that e
Introducing the Spinal Hygiene Snippets
We usually think about our spine when something hurts. But your spine—and the nervous system it protects—deserves attention every day, not just when there is a problem. Spinal hygiene is about the simple things we can do regularly to support healthy movement, function and resilience. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing short Spinal Hygiene Snippets here, each exploring one simple idea that can help you better understand your spine and take an active role in looking after i
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.
Resilience: Why Some People Thrive Under Stress
Resilience and Your Nervous System "I wish I could just get rid of all my stress." It's something I hear regularly in practice. Whether it's work deadlines, family responsibilities, financial pressures or health concerns, many of us feel as though we're carrying more than we can comfortably manage. It's easy to think that the answer is to eliminate stress completely. But what if that's not actually the goal? The truth is, stress is a normal part of life. We can't avoid it, an
Why Movement Is Your Baby's First Teacher
Discover how movement helps shape your baby's brain, nervous system and development, and why every wiggle, stretch and roll is an important part of learning.
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 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
Why the Nervous System Matters from Pregnancy Through Infancy
Co-Regulation to help the Nervous System develop From the very beginning of life, one system plays a central role in growth and development: The nervous system. During pregnancy and early infancy, the nervous system is rapidly developing and learning how to regulate the body. The Foundation of Development The nervous system coordinates every aspect of development, including: Movement and coordination Feeding and digestion Sleep and regulation Emotional responses Sensory proce
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