Chiropractic Services in NW Calgary

Dr. Michael Lau offers a comprehensive range of evidence-based chiropractic services in NW 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.

Jump to: Adjustments · Acupuncture · Shockwave · Orthotics · Concussion · Posture · Sports Injuries · Referrals

Chiropractic Adjustments

Stiff neck, aching back, joints that don’t move the way they used to — adjustments restore normal movement to joints that have become restricted, easing pressure on the nerves and muscles around them. Treatment is precise, controlled, and tailored to your comfort level. Good for: back and neck pain, headaches, stiffness, and keeping an active body moving well.

Medical Acupuncture

Tight, knotted muscles that ache or refuse to release often respond quickly to fine needles placed directly into the trigger point — releasing the knot, easing pain, and restoring normal muscle function. Dr. Lau is certified in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture through McMaster University, a neurofunctional, evidence-based approach. Good for: muscle knots and spasm, chronic tension, sports-related muscle pain, and headaches with a muscular source.

Shockwave Therapy

For stubborn tendon and heel pain that hasn’t responded to rest or stretching, shockwave therapy (ESWT) uses acoustic pulses to restart the healing process in tissue that has stalled. Sessions are short, no needles or medication involved, and most conditions need only a handful of treatments. Good for: plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, Achilles and other chronic tendon problems, and shoulder calcific tendinopathy.

Custom Orthotics & Biomechanical Gait Assessment

Foot, knee, and even lower-back pain often starts with how your feet meet the ground. A biomechanical gait assessment identifies exactly where your stride breaks down, and custom orthotics correct it — often covered by extended health benefits. Good for: foot and arch pain, flat feet, knee pain when walking or running, and recurring lower-limb injuries.

Concussion Management & Rehabilitation

Recovering from a concussion shouldn’t be guesswork. Dr. Lau is trained in structured concussion management: assessing symptoms, guiding a safe, gradual return to work, school, and sport, and coordinating with your physician where needed. Good for: recent concussions, lingering post-concussion symptoms, and return-to-play planning for athletes.

Posture Correction

Hours at a desk or on a phone pull your head forward and round your shoulders — and your neck pays for it. Posture correction combines targeted adjustments, muscle release, and a simple exercise plan to retrain the position your body defaults to. You’ll know exactly what’s wrong, why, and what we’re doing about it. Good for: forward head posture (“tech neck”), rounded shoulders, and desk-related neck and upper-back pain.

Sports Injury Rehabilitation

Whether it’s runner’s knee, a rotator cuff strain, or an injury that keeps coming back, treatment combines hands-on care with a progressive rehab plan — trained through Harvard sports-medicine coursework and built around your sport, not a generic protocol. Good for: running injuries, shoulder injuries, sprains and strains, and returning to sport with confidence.

Pain Management Referrals

For patients who may benefit from interventional pain management, Dr. Lau coordinates referrals to trusted providers for a range of targeted procedures. These include corticosteroid injections, hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, and nerve ablation (radiofrequency ablation). By working alongside these specialists, Dr. Lau helps ensure patients have access to the full spectrum of options for managing chronic and persistent pain.

Additional Treatment Techniques

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

• Spinal Decompression 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.