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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.
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
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.
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
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
The Nervous System: The Master Control System Behind Your Health
The Nervous System - The Master System When we think about health, we often focus on individual parts of the body — the muscles, the organs, or specific symptoms. But behind all of these systems is something that quietly coordinates everything: The nervous system. The Body’s Master System The nervous system is responsible for communication throughout the entire body. It controls and coordinates: Movement and posture Digestion Heart rate and breathing Hormonal balance Immune r
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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