Chiropractic Services in NW Calgary

Dr. Michael Lau offers a comprehensive range of evidence-based chiropractic services at NW Chiropractic & Massage, located at 3604 52 Ave NW #138, Calgary. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or looking to optimize your health and performance, Dr. Lau has the training and tools to help you move better, feel better, and live pain-free.

Chiropractic Adjustments

Chiropractic adjustments (also called spinal manipulation) are the cornerstone of care at Dr. Lau's clinic. Using precise, controlled force applied to specific joints of the spine and extremities, adjustments restore proper alignment, relieve nerve pressure, and improve joint mobility. Dr. Lau performs both spinal and extremity adjustments — including shoulders, knees, wrists, and ankles — making this suitable for patients of all ages dealing with back pain, neck pain, stiffness, or injury recovery.

Medical Acupuncture

Dr. Lau is a graduate of McMaster University's Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program — one of the most rigorous evidence-based acupuncture certifications available to healthcare professionals. Medical acupuncture (also known as dry needling or IMS) uses fine needles inserted into specific trigger points and nerve pathways to reduce muscle tension, relieve chronic pain, and accelerate healing. It is particularly effective for neck pain, back pain, headaches, sciatica, and sports injuries.

Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) delivers high-energy acoustic waves deep into injured soft tissue to stimulate blood flow, break down scar tissue, and trigger the body's natural healing response. It is a non-invasive, highly effective treatment for chronic tendon conditions and soft tissue injuries that have not responded to other therapies. Common conditions treated include plantar fasciitis, calcific tendinitis, tennis/golfer's elbow, Achilles tendinopathy, and shoulder tendinitis. Most patients see significant improvement within 3–5 sessions.

Custom Orthotics & Biomechanical Gait Assessment

Foot mechanics affect everything from your ankles and knees to your hips and lower back. Dr. Lau performs a comprehensive biomechanical gait assessment to evaluate how you walk and stand, then prescribes fully custom-made orthotics tailored to your unique foot structure and activity level. Custom orthotics help correct overpronation, supination, and uneven load distribution — providing lasting relief for plantar fasciitis, knee pain, hip pain, and lower back pain.

Concussion Management & Rehabilitation

Dr. Lau is certified in concussion management through Complete Concussion Management Inc. and has completed concussion-related coursework through the University of Calgary and Université Laval. He provides a structured, evidence-based approach to concussion rehabilitation that includes assessment, graded return-to-activity protocols, and coordination with other healthcare providers. Whether the concussion is from a sports injury, motor vehicle accident, or workplace incident, Dr. Lau will guide you safely through recovery.

Posture Correction

Poor posture from prolonged sitting, device use, and sedentary lifestyles is one of the leading causes of chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain. Dr. Lau's posture correction program combines targeted chiropractic adjustments with postural retraining exercises, soft tissue therapy, and ergonomics education. By addressing the root cause of postural dysfunction — not just the symptoms — patients experience lasting improvements in alignment, reduced pain, and better energy throughout the day.

Sports Injury Rehabilitation

From weekend warriors to competitive athletes, Dr. Lau helps patients recover faster from sports injuries and return to peak performance. He holds Sports Medicine continuing education credentials from Harvard University (2021 and 2024) and draws on techniques including Active Release Technique (ART), Graston Technique, Kinesio Taping, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), and Functional Movement Screening (FMS). Common sports injuries treated include sprains and strains, rotator cuff injuries, runner's knee, IT band syndrome, and Achilles tendinopathy.

Additional Treatment Techniques

In addition to the core services above, Dr. Lau also offers:

• Spinal Decompression Therapy

• High Intensity Laser Therapy

• Myofascial Cupping Therapy

• Trigger Point Specific Myofascial Release

• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy (IASTM / Graston)

• TMJ Treatment

• Kinesio Taping / Sports Taping

• Functional Movement Screening (FMS)

• Injury Prehabilitation & Rehabilitation

• Nutrition, Stress, Sleep & Postural Consultation

Ready to book your appointment? Call us at (403) 282-4004 or book online. We serve patients from NW Calgary and surrounding communities including Brentwood, Charleswood, Varsity, and Dalhousie.