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ABOUT
Dr. Mark Bird holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph (2004), a Master's of Science from the University of Waterloo (2006), and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (2016).
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Dr. Bird approaches manual care with the intent to help establish better mobility and function. Move well, move often, feel good!
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With additional training in Medical Acupuncture, Functional Range Release, concussion management, and Athletic Movement Assessment, Dr. Bird is confident he can help you achieve your manual therapy goals whether they be pain reduction, improved posture, or simply to move more efficiently.
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Get more out of your chiropractic care! Speak to Dr. Bird today.
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Working out of The Coach House Therapeutic Centre located in the Uptown Waterloo Core, Dr. Bird is central to most things in Waterloo. The address is 150 King St. South, Unit G, Waterloo, ON N2J 1P6 (see map below).
Treatments Available
Spinal Adjustments and Joint Mobilizations
A spinal adjustment is a method of restoring proper motion to the joints of the spine. It is often referred to as a high velocity low amplitude thrust along the plane of the joint being targeted.
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Joint mobilizations are another technique used by chiropractors to help improve joint range of motion. Like an adjustment, mobilization of a joint is along the plane of the articular surfaces of a joint. Mobilizations are by nature slow repetitive movements within some part of the the joint's range of motion.
Functional Range Release/Myofascial Release Technique
Functional range release and myofascial release technique are soft tissue management systems that are used to treat injuries to connective tissue (muscle, ligament, tendon, joint capsule). The goal of these techniques is to help guide tissue regeneration in a direction that leads to improved tissue movement and strength.
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Typically, these methods of muscle tension release begin with passive movements guided by the chiropractor followed by active movements controlled by the client themselves.
Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture helps promote the natural healing properties of the body. It does so by stimulating the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals (endorphins), increasing blood flow to targeted sites, and improving mechanical activation of musculature when paired with electrical stimulation. Medical acupuncture is an effective option in the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions.
Athletic Movement Assessment
Whether you are an athlete or just someone who wants to move more efficiently, this type of assessment is what you have been looking for. Athletic Movement Assessment is an integrated analysis of essential prerequisite movement patterns that help facilitate coordinated, smooth, and pain free movement coupling from one part of the body to the next.