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Fourways Chiropractic, 51 Galloway Avenue, Douglasdale, Fourways, Johannesburg (2026)

13/04/2026

What if you could actually see how your body responds to stress?

With advanced, research-grade sensor technology, neuro chiropractic care allows us to visualise how your nervous system is functioning in real time.

Your nervous system controls everything — from movement and posture to digestion, focus, and emotional regulation. When you’re under stress (physical, chemical, or emotional), your body adapts… but over time, that stress can lead to dysfunction if your system becomes overwhelmed.

Through non-invasive scans, we can assess:
• How your body is handling and adapting to stress
• Areas of imbalance or dysregulation
• Patterns of tension within the spine and nervous system
• Overall nervous system efficiency and resilience

This isn’t guesswork — it’s objective insight into how your body is functioning beneath the surface.

Neuro chiropractic care then uses this information to guide specific, gentle adjustments aimed at restoring balance and improving communication between the brain and body.

The goal?
Not just symptom relief , but a more adaptable, resilient nervous system that can respond to life’s stresses with ease.

Because when you can see how your body is functioning , you can better support how it heals.

10/04/2026

Did you know your brain receives approximately 90% of its stimulation and nutrition from your spine?

Your spine is your central nervous system linking directly to your brain and all physiological functions of the body.

Your brain health depends on a healthy spine, thus making spine health a priority.

How can you gage whether or not your spine is in good health?

First: Check your posture. Your posture is one of the first clues to spinal health. Are your hips and shoulders level, and is your head centered or tilted to one side?

Second: Check your range of motion. Are you relaxed and limber, or are you tense and stiff? Do you have any pain preventing normal motion or activity?

These are great indicators suggesting the need for a spinal examination, to discover your level of spinal health. A spinal exam will identify spinal problems that can ultimately impact your brain health.

Your expert on spinal wellness is your Chiropractor. Consult us to get your spine and your brain as healthy as possible.

09/04/2026

Your body remembers more than you think… 🤯

From the moment you’re born, your nervous system starts recording every experience — every fall, every emotion, every chemical exposure. Over time, these stresses (physical, chemical, and emotional) can build up and create interference in how your brain and body communicate.

That’s where Neuro Chiropractic care comes in ✨
By focusing on the nervous system, it helps clear that interference, allowing your body to reset, regulate, and function the way it was designed to.

Less stress. Better connection. Healthier you. 💫

09/04/2026

Sciatic nerve pain isn’t just “back pain” — it’s your body signalling that something deeper is going on within your nervous system.

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body, running from your lower back, through your hips and glutes, and all the way down each leg. When this nerve becomes irritated, compressed, or inflamed, it can lead to symptoms like:
• Sharp, shooting pain down the leg
• Burning or tingling sensations
• Numbness or weakness
• Pain that worsens with sitting or certain movements

So what causes it?

Sciatic pain is often linked to:
• Spinal misalignments affecting nerve pathways
• Disc bulges or herniations putting pressure on the nerve
• Muscle imbalances or tightness (especially in the glutes or hips)
• Poor posture and prolonged sitting
• Nervous system stress and poor adaptability

Here’s where neuro chiropractic care comes in.

Rather than only focusing on the site of pain, neuro chiropractic care looks at how well your brain and body are communicating through the nervous system. When that communication is disrupted, the body can’t regulate tension, movement, or healing effectively.

Through gentle, specific neurological-based adjustments, care aims to:
• Reduce pressure and irritation on the sciatic nerve
• Restore proper spinal and neurological function
• Improve movement patterns and posture
• Help the nervous system better adapt to stress
• Support long-term healing , not just temporary relief

Sciatic pain is not something you just have to “live with.” It’s a message from your body , and when you listen to it and address the root cause, real healing can begin.

08/04/2026

Your body is constantly communicating with you , through tension, fatigue, pain, restlessness, or even changes in mood and focus. The question is… are you listening?

Wellness isn’t just about feeling “fine” , it’s about understanding what your nervous system is telling you.

Neuro chiropractic care focuses on the brain-body connection, specifically how your nervous system regulates and coordinates everything in your body. When there is interference or dysregulation in this system, your body may struggle to adapt, heal, and function optimally.

This can show up as:
• Chronic tension or pain
• Poor posture and movement patterns
• Sensory or emotional overwhelm
• Developmental delays in children
• Difficulty concentrating or regulating stress

Rather than only addressing symptoms, neuro chiropractic care looks deeper , assessing how well your brain is communicating with your body.

Through gentle, specific adjustments and neurological-based techniques, care aims to:
• Restore proper communication between the brain and body
• Improve adaptability and resilience to stress
• Support better movement, coordination, and posture
• Enhance emotional regulation and cognitive function
• Promote overall balance within the nervous system

Listening to your body means recognizing that symptoms are not the problem , they’re messages. When you begin to understand and support your nervous system, you allow your body to do what it was designed to do: heal, regulate, and thrive.

Wellness truly is an art , and it starts with awareness.

07/04/2026

Traditional Chiropractic vs Neuro Chiropractic

Traditional chiropractic care focuses mainly on spinal alignment to relieve pain, reduce stiffness, and improve mobility, which definitely has its place in healthcare.

But what if pain is only the symptom, not the root cause?

Neuro Chiropractic takes a more advanced, functional approach by assessing how the brain and nervous system are communicating with the body. It looks at imbalances in the nervous system, sensory processing, and motor control , all of which can impact posture, movement, behaviour, and overall health.

Instead of only asking “Where does it hurt?”
Neuro Chiropractic asks “Why is the body not functioning the way it should?”

✨ By focusing on the nervous system, Neuro Chiropractic can help:
• Improve brain-body communication
• Enhance posture, balance, and coordination
• Support children with developmental challenges
• Help regulate the body’s stress response
• Promote long-term, sustainable healing, not just temporary relief

This approach is especially powerful because the nervous system controls every function in the body , from movement to digestion to emotional regulation.

It’s not just about pain relief… it’s about optimising how your body functions every single day.

06/04/2026

Plantar – The Foot Stabilizing Reflex

When the sole of the foot is stimulated, the toes curl downward.

🔎 Why it’s important:
It supports proper foot stability, balance, and the development of normal walking patterns.

⏳ Develops around 9–12 months and remains throughout life as a normal reflex response.

⚠️ If abnormal or absent, it may appear as:
• Poor foot stability
• Difficulty with balance
• Abnormal gait patterns
• Weak push-off when walking or running

📌 Long-term consequences: If the Plantar Reflex is not integrated, children may have difficulties with balance, coordination, and walking. Persistent Plantar Reflex can cause problems with foot positioning, gait abnormalities, and may contribute to discomfort when standing or moving. It can also affect participation in sports and other physical activities, and may lead to challenges with overall motor development.

Testing: To assess the Plantar Reflex, gently press or stroke the ball of your child’s foot. A normal response is for the toes to curl downward or flex. If the toes do not curl or if the Babinski Reflex is still present, it may indicate a delay in reflex integration.

Correcting: To help integrate the Plantar Reflex, encourage your child to participate in activities that involve toe curling and foot flexion, such as scrunching a towel with their toes or picking up small objects using their feet. Walking barefoot and balance exercises can also support integration. Consistent practice in a relaxed, supportive environment will aid in reducing the persistence of this reflex and improve overall foot control.

Neurological chiropractic supports optimal nervous system function, helping the body regulate motor responses and maintain balanced movement patterns.

05/04/2026

🌿🐣 Happy Easter from Fourways Chiropractic! 🐣🌿

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Easter filled with renewal, hope, and happiness. May this season be a reminder to slow down, rest, and take care of your health, body, mind, and nervous system.

Here’s to fresh starts, healthy movement, and feeling your best this season 🌸✨

02/04/2026

Babinski – The Protective Foot Reflex

When the sole of the foot is stroked, the big toe moves upward and the other toes fan out.

🔎 Why it’s important:
It indicates proper development and communication of the brain and spinal cord pathways in early infancy.

⏳ Should integrate by 12–24 months.

⚠️ If retained, it may appear as:
• Poor balance and coordination
• Delayed walking patterns
• Toe walking
• Difficulty with fine motor control
• Hypersensitive feet

📌 Long-term consequences: If the Babinski Reflex does not integrate, children may experience problems with walking, balance, and foot control. Persistent Babinski Reflex can interfere with the development of normal gait patterns and may lead to difficulties with coordination and motor planning. It may also contribute to increased sensitivity in the feet, discomfort when wearing shoes, and challenges with sports or physical activities.

Testing: To assess the Babinski Reflex, have your child lie comfortably on their back. Gently stroke the sole of their foot from the heel towards the toes using a blunt object or your finger. A positive Babinski Reflex is indicated if the big toe extends upward and the other toes fan out. This reflex is normal in infants but should disappear as the child grows older.

Correcting: To help integrate the Babinski Reflex, encourage activities that involve foot stimulation and toe movement. Games such as picking up marbles with the toes, toe wiggling exercises, or walking barefoot on different textured surfaces can promote integration. Regular practice in a playful and supportive environment can help reduce the persistence of the reflex and support proper motor development.

Neurological chiropractic helps support healthy brain–body communication by improving nervous system regulation and sensory processing.

01/04/2026

Spinal Galant – The Fidgeting Reflex

When the lower back is stimulated, the hips shift toward that side.

🔎 Why it’s important:
It assists with hip mobility and early crawling patterns.

⏳ Should integrate by 3–9 months.

⚠️ If retained, it may appear as:
• Constant fidgeting in a chair
• Bedwetting beyond developmental age
• Poor core stability
• Asymmetrical posture

📌 Long-term consequences: If the Spinal Galant Reflex persists, children may experience difficulties with sitting still, poor posture, and discomfort when wearing tight clothing around the waist. Persistent reflex can also contribute to challenges with bladder control, bedwetting, and distractibility in classroom settings. It may impact attention, coordination, and overall academic and social performance.

Testing: To test the Spinal Galant Reflex, have your child kneel on hands and knees or lie face down. Gently stroke along one side of their lower back, parallel to the spine, from the hip towards the shoulder. A positive response is seen if the hips move or wiggle towards the side being stroked. Repeat on the other side to observe symmetry.

Correcting: To help integrate the Spinal Galant Reflex, activities that involve gentle trunk rotation and side bending are beneficial. For example, encourage your child to do "snow angel" movements while lying on their back or engage in crawling exercises where the hips and trunk move side to side. Consistent practice of these movements in a relaxed environment can gradually reduce the reflex and support better postural control.

Neurological chiropractic helps regulate spinal sensory input and improve nervous system balance, reducing unnecessary overactivit

31/03/2026

TLR – The Balance & Gravity Reflex

This reflex influences how a baby responds to gravity and head position.

🔎 Why it’s important:
It helps develop muscle tone, balance, spatial awareness, and confidence in movement.

⏳ Should integrate by 6 months

⚠️ If retained, you may notice:
• Poor balance
• Fear of heights or movement
• Motion sickness
• Stiff or floppy posture

📌 Long-term consequences: If the TLR is not integrated, children may experience poor balance, weak muscle tone, and difficulty with movement coordination. Persistent TLR can lead to challenges in posture, spatial orientation, and may interfere with the ability to sit, stand, or move efficiently. It can also affect learning, as children may struggle to control their bodies during tasks requiring stability and attention, potentially impacting academic performance and social participation.

Testing: To assess the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR), have your child lie on their back with arms and legs extended. Gently lift their head and observe if their arms and legs tend to straighten and stiffen. Then, have your child lie on their stomach with their head down; if the TLR is present, you may notice increased flexion or curling of the arms and legs. These responses indicate a persistent TLR.

Correcting: To help integrate the TLR, encourage activities that involve transitioning between flexion and extension, such as rolling from back to stomach and vice versa. Games that require moving from a curled position to a stretched position, or activities like yoga poses (child’s pose to cobra), can also be effective. Repetition of these movements in a fun, supportive setting helps reduce the persistence of the TLR and improves overall body coordination.

Chiropractic care supports vestibular system function and improves postural reflex control, building stronger balance and coordination.

30/03/2026

STNR – The Posture & Focus Connector

This reflex helps babies transition from lying to crawling and eventually sitting upright.

🔎 Why it’s important:
It separates upper and lower body movement and plays a major role in posture and core strength.

⏳ Should integrate by 9–11 months.

⚠️ If retained, children may:
• Slouch at their desk
• W-sit
• Fidget constantly
• Struggle to sit still

📌 Long-term consequences: If the STNR is not integrated, children may have difficulty with transitions between sitting and standing, poor posture, and challenges with crawling or other movements requiring coordination between upper and lower body. Persistent STNR can impact attention and concentration, making it hard for children to sit still or focus during classroom activities. It may also lead to delays in gross motor skills and interfere with learning to read or write.

Testing: To assess the Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR), place your child on their hands and knees in a crawling position. Gently move their head so that it looks upwards; a positive STNR is indicated if the arms straighten and the knees bend. Then, move their head so it looks down towards their chest; a positive STNR is indicated if the arms bend and the legs straighten. Observe these movements carefully to determine the presence of the reflex.

Correcting: To help integrate the STNR (Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex), encourage your child to participate in activities that promote coordinated movement between the upper and lower body. For example, have your child practice crawling with a focus on moving the opposite arm and leg together, or engage them in exercises such as "rocking on hands and knees" where they gently shift their weight forward and backward. Additionally, activities like seated "bird-dog" (lifting opposite arm and leg while on hands and knees) can further support integration. Consistent practice in a playful and supportive environment helps reduce the persistence of this reflex and supports improved motor control.

Neuro-based chiropractic care enhances spinal stability and postural control, helping the child feel more supported and focused.

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