Atlas Family Chiropractic

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Why parents may take their kids to the Chiropractor

1. Posture struggles - If your child often slouches, tilts their head to one side, or carries their backpack unevenly, it could be a clue their spine and muscles are under stress.
2. Frequent growing pains or stiffness - It’s not normal for kids to feel ongoing aches, tightness, or discomfort in their back, neck, or hips. Recurring “growing pains” can sometimes signal imbalance.
3. Trouble with movement or coordination - If your child avoids certain activities, seems less coordinated than peers, or complains about discomfort during sports or play, it may point to alignment or mobility issues.

11/10/2025

Shockwave therapy — more formally called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) — is a non-invasive treatment sometimes used for chronic plantar fasciitis, especially when rest, stretching, orthotics, or injections haven’t worked. Here’s how it helps:

🔬 Mechanism of Action

ESWT delivers high-energy acoustic (sound) waves to the heel and plantar fascia. These waves interact with the tissue in several beneficial ways:
1. Stimulates healing
• The shockwaves create controlled microtrauma, which triggers the body’s natural healing response.
• This increases blood flow, promotes the formation of new blood vessels (neovascularization), and stimulates tissue regeneration.
2. Reduces chronic inflammation
• It helps break up scar tissue and decrease inflammatory chemicals in the area.
• Over time, this can reduce pain and swelling.
3. Decreases pain signaling
• Shockwaves may desensitize nerve endings, lowering pain transmission from the plantar fascia.
• This can provide pain relief even before full tissue healing occurs.
4. Breaks up calcifications (in some cases)
• In chronic cases, calcium deposits may form near the fascia insertion. Shockwave energy can help fragment and resorb these deposits.

11/10/2025

Shockwave therapy — more formally called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) — is a non-invasive treatment sometimes used for chronic plantar fasciitis, especially when rest, stretching, orthotics, or injections haven’t worked. Here’s how it helps:

🔬 Mechanism of Action

ESWT delivers high-energy acoustic (sound) waves to the heel and plantar fascia. These waves interact with the tissue in several beneficial ways:
1. Stimulates healing
• The shockwaves create controlled microtrauma, which triggers the body’s natural healing response.
• This increases blood flow, promotes the formation of new blood vessels (neovascularization), and stimulates tissue regeneration.
2. Reduces chronic inflammation
• It helps break up scar tissue and decrease inflammatory chemicals in the area.
• Over time, this can reduce pain and swelling.
3. Decreases pain signaling
• Shockwaves may desensitize nerve endings, lowering pain transmission from the plantar fascia.
• This can provide pain relief even before full tissue healing occurs.
4. Breaks up calcifications (in some cases)
• In chronic cases, calcium deposits may form near the fascia insertion. Shockwave energy can help fragment and resorb these deposits.

07/01/2025

We are currently closed for the holiday and will reopen Wednesday July 2 for regular hours.

06/04/2025

Have you had a spinal check up to make sure there’s no interference to the flow of neurological information that keeps you healthy and healing?

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas from Atlas Family Chiropractic!

This holiday season, we’re filled with gratitude as we celebrate 8 incredible years serving the Airdrie community. It’s been an honor to help you and your families prioritize health and wellness.

From Dr. Glen, Dr. Cole, and our amazing health assistants, Stephanie and Rebecca, we want to thank you for trusting us with your care. Your support means the world to us, and we’re excited to continue this journey with you in the years to come.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Christmas full of joy, love, and great health. Here’s to a happy and healthy New Year!

We are currently closed for Christmas and will reopen December 30th to serve you!

Warmest wishes,
The Atlas Family Chiropractic Team