Ottawa Chiropractic

Ottawa Chiropractic Ottawa Chiropractic was established in 2013 by Dr. Daniel Farrell and Dr. Kathryn Flaherty.

Heel pain first thing in the morning? You’re not alone 👣☀️Pain under the foot is often caused by irritation of the plant...
04/24/2026

Heel pain first thing in the morning? You’re not alone 👣☀️

Pain under the foot is often caused by irritation of the plantar fascia, the tissue that supports your arch.

A recent study found that elastic therapeutic tape on the foot may help reduce pain during recovery.

Simple tools like taping, along with the right exercises, can help you stay active while your foot gets stronger 💪

Check out this infographic to learn more about plantar fasciitis and how we can help. https://chiroup.short.gy/HVRPns



Source: Song W, et al. Foot and Ankle Surgery. June 2025.

Spring is here! Time to get gardening 🌱🌸Gardening is great for your body, but bending, twisting, and lifting can strain ...
04/23/2026

Spring is here! Time to get gardening 🌱🌸

Gardening is great for your body, but bending, twisting, and lifting can strain your back, neck, and shoulders.

Simple tips like using knee pads, bending at the hips rather than the waist, switching hands, and taking breaks can keep your gardening fun and pain-free.

Check out this infographic for more ways to garden safely and protect your spine! 🏡💪 https://chiroup.short.gy/lJ0OxH

Ever feel like a joint is “off” or just doesn’t move quite right, even without pain? 🤔✨That can happen when your body ha...
04/22/2026

Ever feel like a joint is “off” or just doesn’t move quite right, even without pain? 🤔✨

That can happen when your body has trouble sensing joint position during movement.

Research suggests joint adjustments improve this sense, helping movement feel smoother and more natural.

When joints move better, many people say they just feel more like themselves again. 💪

Call our clinic to schedule an appointment if your joints feel stiff, awkward, or “not quite right.”



Source: Hadjisavvas S, et al. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. January 2026.

Feeling dizzy after a concussion, car accident, or sports injury? 🤕🌀 BPPV could be the cause.It happens when tiny crysta...
04/21/2026

Feeling dizzy after a concussion, car accident, or sports injury? 🤕🌀 BPPV could be the cause.

It happens when tiny crystals in the inner ear move out of place, triggering sudden spinning with certain head movements.

Symptoms often appear when you:
👉 Roll over in bed
👉 Look up
👉 Bend forward
👉 Turn your head quickly

The good news: specific repositioning movements can often return the crystals to their proper place and reduce dizziness.

Check out this infographic to learn more about BPPV. https://chiroup.short.gy/vJMpJ7



Kong TH, et al. Frontiers in Neurology. 2026.

Dr. Gabrielle Peasley is now accepting new patient appointments at Ottawa Chiropractic!
04/21/2026

Dr. Gabrielle Peasley is now accepting new patient appointments at Ottawa Chiropractic!

Back pain is not always about weak muscles. Sometimes it is about how well your muscles work together.Research shows exe...
04/20/2026

Back pain is not always about weak muscles. Sometimes it is about how well your muscles work together.

Research shows exercises focused on muscle control can help reduce back pain and improve balance.

A few helpful habits:
✅ Try slow core exercises like bird dogs or dead bugs
✅ Focus on quality movement, not speed
✅ Stay consistent a few times each week

Small improvements in control can help your spine feel more stable over time. 💪

Check out this video for a simple tutorial of the dead bug exercise. 🎥 https://youtu.be/lBa2YNgW9z8



Karimi R. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2026.

April is Stress Awareness Month! 🌿😌Stress affects more than your mood; it can cause tension in your neck, shoulders, and...
04/17/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month! 🌿😌

Stress affects more than your mood; it can cause tension in your neck, shoulders, and back.

Simple habits like deep breathing, short walks, and gentle stretches can make a big difference in how your body feels.

Take a moment for yourself today and see how small changes can reduce discomfort and improve well-being. 💆‍♂️

Check out this infographic for more tips on managing stress!

https://chiroup.short.gy/tWsvkg

Ever notice how headaches show up at the worst possible time? 🤕⏰Tension-type headaches often feel like a tight band arou...
04/16/2026

Ever notice how headaches show up at the worst possible time? 🤕⏰

Tension-type headaches often feel like a tight band around the head.

Research has found that people with more frequent headaches often report higher stress levels, lower activity levels, and lower overall quality of life.

Sometimes headaches are a sign your body needs a break, movement, or help reducing muscle tension.

Watch the video to learn more about what our clinic can do for headaches. 🎥 https://youtu.be/nM2oVP0Y3W0



Source: Arslan M., et al. BMC Neurology. 2026.

Does your shoulder feel tight when you rotate your arm? 🤔🏐You might have something called GIRD, which stands for glenohu...
04/15/2026

Does your shoulder feel tight when you rotate your arm? 🤔🏐

You might have something called GIRD, which stands for glenohumeral internal rotation deficit. It means the shoulder has limited inward rotation.

This is common among overhead athletes, such as baseball, tennis, and volleyball players. Repeated overhead motion can tighten the back of the shoulder and limit rotation.

A recent study found that stretching the back of the shoulder may help improve rotation and reduce discomfort.

Call our clinic to schedule an appointment if shoulder tightness or pain is limiting your overhead movement.



Source: de Araujo JN, et al. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. January 2026.

Kids today can use a tablet faster than they can find the TV remote 📱😄But too much screen time may not be great for thei...
04/14/2026

Kids today can use a tablet faster than they can find the TV remote 📱😄

But too much screen time may not be great for their backs.

Research has found that more screen time is linked with a higher chance of lower back pain in kids and teens.

Encouraging kids to take breaks, move more, and play outside can help keep their bodies healthy 🏃‍♂️

Check out this infographic to learn more about children and back pain. https://chiroup.short.gy/kU5GB8



Source: Calvo-Muñoz I., et al. In Healthcare. January 2026.

Think your headaches are caused by poor posture? 🤔Posture might only be one small piece of the puzzle. 🧩A recent study f...
04/13/2026

Think your headaches are caused by poor posture? 🤔

Posture might only be one small piece of the puzzle. 🧩

A recent study found that people with headaches had neck posture similar to that of those without headaches. The bigger differences were neck movement and muscle endurance.

Improving neck strength and mobility may be an important part of managing headaches 💪

Call our clinic to schedule an appointment if headaches keep coming back.



Source: Arslan M., et al. Pain Research and Management. 2026.

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