Birdsell Chiropractic and Acupuncture Clinic

Birdsell Chiropractic and Acupuncture Clinic Drs. David, Grady and Melissa offer Chiropractic and Acupuncture care! Our hours of operation have changed!

We now have a doctor available on Thursdays to meet all your needs! We offer Chiropractic (traditional and non-force techniques including the Activator), Extremity chiropractic techniques, Acupuncture, Laser acupuncture, Therapeutic Exercise, Hydromassage, Ultrasound therapy, Mechanical Traction, DOT physicals, X-ray diagnostics, EMG diagnostics and KineseoTaping. Our goal is to get people feeling better as fast as possible. We work with most insurance companies, but also work with people to get them affordable health care in our clinic if insurance coverage for Chiropractic isn't available. Our staff also has experience working with those injured in auto accidents; we can help!

03/06/2026

Don’t worry… we promise our actual adjustments are a little more science and a little less stunt show.

At our office, every adjustment is based on training, anatomy, and what your body actually needs…not whatever wild thing is trending on the internet this week.

But we do appreciate the entertainment value of chiropractic TikTok. 😅

Stick with the real thing. Your spine will thank you.

03/04/2026

But here’s why it’s nice…

When we adjust the spine, we’re not just chasing cracks and pops. We’re improving joint motion, decreasing irritation to the nervous system, and helping your body shift out of that tense, clenched, shoulders-up-by-your-ears mode.

✨ Better mobility
✨ Less tension
✨ Improved nervous system communication
✨ That deep exhale you didn’t know you were holding

Our patients say they sleep better. Move better. Feel clearer. Kids focus better. Mamas feel lighter. Athletes recover faster.

It’s not magic. It’s your body doing what it was designed to do… with a little strategic nudge.

And every single time someone hops off the table:
“This is nice.” 😌

03/03/2026

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That’s not your spine whispering.
That’s your nervous system buffering.

Pain isn’t the beginning of the problem.
It’s the finale with dramatic lighting and a fog machine.

You don’t wait for your teeth to ache to brush them.
You don’t wait for your car to break down to change the oil.

Your body deserves maintenance, not emergency-only visits.

Get adjusted before the static turns into a full system reboot. 🔧✨

Birth is physical. Even smooth deliveries create spinal stress.Gentle pediatric adjustments support nervous system balan...
03/02/2026

Birth is physical. Even smooth deliveries create spinal stress.
Gentle pediatric adjustments support nervous system balance.

Tiny spine. Big impact.
Call today 309.764.8821



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Plot twist: I do want to be an influencer.Not the beige-blazer, discount-code kind.The “text your friend and meet outsid...
03/01/2026

Plot twist: I do want to be an influencer.

Not the beige-blazer, discount-code kind.
The “text your friend and meet outside” kind. 🌤️

I want to influence you to:
• find your people and actually do life with them
• get outside until your nervous system exhales
• eat food that grew somewhere, not food that survived a lab
• express yourself boldly, even if it’s a little loud
• move your body in ways that make you laugh
• keep learning like your brain is still curious (because it is)
• and yes… get adjusted

Because regular chiropractic care isn’t about chasing pain. It’s about tuning the system that runs everything.

Your spine protects your nervous system.
Your nervous system controls how you adapt, heal, move, focus, sleep, regulate stress.

Getting adjusted consistently is like clearing static from the main power line. Less interference. Better communication. More resilience.

You don’t wait for your phone to be at 1% before charging it.
Your body deserves better than emergency-only care too. 🔋

So yeah.
I want to influence you.

Toward strength.
Toward connection.
Toward vitality.
Toward living in a body that feels like home.

That’s the kind of influencing I’m here for.

02/27/2026

Sitting compresses. Standing strains.
Your spine needs movement and support.

Let Chiropractic help decompress it and help it function better 🙌

309.764.8821

With Naa Asheley Ashietey – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
02/27/2026

With Naa Asheley Ashietey – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Fifteen years ago, Dr. Melissa Birdsell graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic with a vision to serve families wi...
02/26/2026

Fifteen years ago, Dr. Melissa Birdsell graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic with a vision to serve families with thoughtful, individualized care.

Since then, she has supported newborns, pregnant moms, athletes, and entire families through every season of life. She continued her education, expanded her techniques, and added acupuncture to better meet each patient exactly where they are.

Birdsell Chiropractic and Acupuncture was built on the belief that care is never one-size-fits-all and that every person deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered in their health.

Fifteen years later, she is still learning, still serving, and still incredibly grateful for this community.

If you’ve been part of the journey in any way, drop a 💛 below.

02/23/2026

Your neck alignment affects blood flow and nerve signaling.

Adjust the cause, not the symptom.

Call 3097648821 to book your spine reset!!

02/17/2026

Dr. Grady Birdsell has been in practice since 1983 and is still having fun serving patients with Chiropractic an Acupuncture! (He even was a good sport for this video!!)

Call 309.764.8821 to get on his schedule this week!

02/13/2026

A little Friday Fun! Dr. Dave explaining how Chiropractic works using Gen Z slang. 😂 How did he do? I think he ATE 💁‍♂️
“Bet! CHIRO lore real quick!l”

02/11/2026

Pregnant mamas, are you dealing with that all-too-common pregnancy backache?

Let’s talk about why it happens and how prenatal chiropractic care can help ⬇️

As your little one grows, your body undergoes A LOT of changes. 😮‍💨

Your center of gravity shifts forward, causing your lower back to curve more than usual. This extra curve (what we call hyperlordosis) puts strain on your spinal joints and muscles, leading to that persistent back ache.

Also, your body is producing relaxin, a hormone that softens and loosens muscles and ligaments.

💛 This is obviously by design and helpful to accommodate a growing belly and labor/delivery, but it can lead to pain well before you’re baby bump is even showing!

This is where pelvic balancing adjustments comes into play! This specialized approach was developed specifically for pregnant women and focuses on:
🤰🏼 Balancing the pelvis by gently adjusting the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of your spine)
🤰🏼 Reducing tension in the round ligaments that support your uterus
🤰🏼 Decreasing stress on the uterosacral ligaments that connect your uterus to your sacrum
🤰🏼 Restoring proper alignment and movement to your pelvic joints

These gentle, precise adjustments help maintain optimal pelvic alignment throughout your pregnancy, reducing nerve pressure and allowing your baby more room to grow and move.

Hurray for nixing the pregnancy back pain that you’re so often told to “just deal with”!

To book an appointment with us, call 3097648822 ext1!


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1201 5th Avenue
Moline, IL
61265

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 11am

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