Body in Focus

Insights from Dr Caroline van Lingen

This section brings together practical insights and educational articles designed to help explain how the body functions, how pain and discomfort can develop, and how thoughtful, evidence-informed care can support long-term wellbeing.

May 2026

Growing a Baby: Supporting the Extraordinary Biomechanical Changes of Pregnancy

Explore how pregnancy changes the spine, pelvis, joints and muscles, and how gentle chiropractic care, including the Webster Technique, may support mobility, balance and comfort as the body adapts.

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January 2026

Plagiocephaly: Understanding and Managing Infant Head Shape Deformities

Learn what causes positional plagiocephaly, commonly known as flat head syndrome, and explore practical positioning, tummy time and treatment strategies that may support healthier head shape and movement during infancy.

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Child lying face down on a table receiving gentle spinal care from a chiropractor.
January 2026

Why Early Spinal Care Matters For Your Child’s Development

Discover how spinal function may influence a child’s posture, coordination and motor development, the signs parents can watch for, and how gentle, age-appropriate spinal care may support healthy growth.

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December 2025

Beyond Tummy Time: Understanding Your Baby's Primitive Reflexes

Learn how primitive reflexes shape your baby’s early movement and neurological development, the signs that integration may need support, and practical ways to encourage healthy coordination through movement, sensory play and tummy time.

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December 2025

Building Strong Foundations: The Life-Changing Power of Daily Tummy Time

Discover how short, regular tummy time sessions help build your baby’s strength, coordination and motor skills, while supporting important developmental milestones such as head control, rolling and crawling.

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