Chiropractors in Calgary
Move Better, Feel Stronger, Live Without Limits
What Is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is a hands-on, natural approach to improving mobility, reducing pain, and restoring how your body moves. At Vital Performance Care, our chiropractors use joint mobilization, gentle spinal adjustments, soft-tissue techniques, and functional movement strategies to help you return to the activities you love.
Whether you’re dealing with back pain, a sports injury, recurring tension, or work-related strain, our Calgary chiropractic treatments are personalized to support healthy movement, strength, and long-term recovery.
How Our Calgary Chiropractors Help
Your chiropractor will begin with a detailed assessment to understand your symptoms, goals, and movement patterns. From there, they’ll build a tailored treatment plan that may include:
Joint mobilization or adjustments
Soft tissue release therapy
Corrective exercises and mobility work
Functional movement retraining
Education on posture, ergonomics, and injury prevention
Conditions Treated with Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic at Vital Performance Care is personalized, hands-on, and built around helping you move and feel your best.
Back & Neck Pain
Improve mobility, ease stiffness, and reduce day-to-day discomfort.
Headaches & Migraines
Address tension-related headaches connected to posture and neck mechanics.
Sports Injuries
Support safe, effective recovery for strains, sprains, and overuse injuries.
Joint Dysfunction & Mobility Issues
Improve movement in shoulders, hips, knees, elbows, and other joints.
Postural Strain & Workplace Pain
Relieve pain caused by prolonged sitting, repetitive tasks, or poor movement patterns.
Meet Your Chiropractors in Calgary
Dr. Malcolm (Mac) Forde
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Dr. Amy Mackinnon
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Dr. Blair Murphy
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Dr. Hayes Sendall
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Dr. Ainsley Vettese
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Chiropractic Care FAQs
Is Chiropractic Care Safe?
Yes. When performed by a regulated chiropractor, treatments are safe, gentle, and tailored to your comfort and needs.
Do I Need a Referral to See a Chiropractor?
No referral is required. You can book directly.
Will Chiropractic Adjustments Hurt?
Chiropractic care is generally very comfortable. While adjustments are one tool that may be used, your appointment often includes a combination of hands-on treatment, soft tissue work, movement-based care, and exercise or mobility guidance.
Some patients experience mild soreness afterward – similar to how you might feel after a workout – as the body adapts to new movement or load. This is typically short-lived and part of the normal recovery process.
Your chiropractor will always tailor treatment to your comfort level and explain what they’re doing along the way.
Are Spine/Back Adjustments All That Your Chiropractors Do?
No. While spinal and joint adjustments are a well-known part of chiropractic care, they are only one tool within a much broader scope of practice.
At our clinic, chiropractic care takes a whole-body, systems-based approach to health and recovery – similar to physiotherapy and manual therapy. Appointments may include a combination of hands-on treatment, soft tissue work, movement assessment, exercise and mobility prescription, and education around load management, posture, and daily habits. Our chiropractors also integrate modalities such as dry needling, shockwave therapy, and rehabilitation exercises when appropriate.
Can Chiropractic Care Help with Sports Injuries?
Absolutely. Chiropractors often treat sprains, strains, joint restrictions, and movement-related injuries.
How Many Sessions Will I Need and How Long Are The Sessions?
Your chiropractor will recommend a treatment plan based on your assessment, condition, and goals. The number of sessions and appointment length will vary depending on whether you’re addressing a new injury, a flare-up, or ongoing care.
After your initial assessment, chiropractic appointments are available in 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions, allowing time for hands-on treatment and movement or exercise prescription as needed.
We also offer 20-minute appointments, but these are reserved for follow-up care only and must be recommended by your chiropractor. If you’re experiencing a new injury or new issue, please book a 45-minute appointment to allow adequate time for reassessment and treatment.
Our aim is to match the appointment length to your needs so care stays efficient, thorough, and individualized.
Book Your Chiropractic Appointment Today
Pain shouldn’t stop you from performing at your best. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or wanting to improve your movement, our Calgary chiropractors are here to help you get back to feeling strong.
