Understanding Hamstring Tears
Let’s get clued up on hamstring strains; why you may have one, what you can do to help and how to prevent a future injury. The hamstrings are a group of three muscles; the biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus. You can feel these muscles if…
Shoulder Dislocations
The shoulder is an amazing joint with incredible flexibility. It doesn’t attach directly to the spine, like the hip joint; instead, it is held to the body through a complicated system of musculature and indirectly by the collarbone (clavicle) to the front of the rib…
Straighten Up in the Workplace by Dr. Patricia Farrell – DC, BA(Hons)
People often ask me what the most common condition that walks into my office is. Without hesitation, my answer is always postural issues. The majority of individuals sit behind a desk and computer for work, or expose themselves to repetitive movements that may lead to…
Dr. Patti Farrel: All about Adjustments
1) Can you talk about the difference between traditional chiropractic care and today’s more modern approach? With traditional chiropractic care, the treatments tend to gear more towards adjustments, resulting in quick treatments of 3-5 minutes. Today we move towards an evidence-based style. We take the…
Q&A with Chiropractor, Patti Farrel
1) What is chiropractic care? ‘Chiropractic’ comes from the Greek words ‘cheir’ and ‘praktos’, which translates to ‘Done by Hand’. It is an evidence-based, non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors practice primarily using our hands, providing diagnosis, treatment, and…
Meet Dr. Patti Farrell, Chiropractor
Dr. Patti Farrell graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with an Honours Specialization in Kinesiology. She then continued her education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) where she obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree and…
How to Treat Back Pain Naturally Without Painkillers
Do you have chronic back pain? You’re not alone. Here are some tips on how to treat back pain naturally, without the use of drugs or surgery. Most people who experience activity-limiting back pain have recurrent episodes. Oftentimes, people will resort to medications for their…
Is Your Head Posture to Blame for Your Neck Pain and Headaches?
Do you suffer from chronic neck pain and headaches? One common cause is a very recent development in modern history – and you might be guilty of doing it right now. Neck pain and headaches can have many origins, but one we see most often…