Evidence-based chiropractic care that addresses the root of your issues and keeps you healthy!
Dr. Melissa Kisla is a graduate from New York Chiropractic College and Board Certified Doctors of Chiropractic.
11/24/2025
🍁 Thanksgiving Stress Is Real — And Your Nervous System Feels It.
Between the cooking, the hosting, the travel, the family dynamics… your body is taking on way more stress than you realize.
In chiropractic, we talk about the 3 Ts of interference:
Thoughts (stress), Traumas (physical strain), and Toxins (foods/environment).
Thanksgiving often checks all three boxes at once.
When stress ramps up, your spine can shift out of its ideal position, creating tension on the nervous system — the master control system for everything from your digestion to your sleep to your immune function.
That’s why this time of year a lot of people notice:
• Tight neck and shoulders
• Headaches
• Trouble sleeping
• Digestive issues
• Feeling overwhelmed or “on edge”
The good news?
A gentle chiropractic adjustment helps calm the nervous system, improve brain–body communication, and bring your body out of “fight or flight” so you can actually enjoy the holiday.
If you want to feel more present, grounded, and less tense going into Thanksgiving, now is the perfect time to get checked.
We’re Tri-County Chiropractic of Douglassville and Bird-in-Hand — here to help your whole body function at its best this holiday season. 🍂🤎
11/22/2025
🎁 TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE! 🎁
This Holiday season, Tri-County Chiropractic is proud to support Toys for Tots — and we’d love your help in making the season brighter for local children.
We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys now through 12/3/2025.
Every donation makes a difference!
Gift Ideas:
• Legos
• Toy cars, trucks & trains
• Dolls & doll houses
• Skateboards & scooters
• Arts & crafts for all ages
• Board games & card games
• Basketballs, footballs & soccer balls
• Action figures (for all kids — boys & girls)
Your generosity helps bring joy, hope, and a little magic to children who need it most.
Drop your toys off at either Tri-County Chiropractic location, and thank you for giving back with us this season! ❤️
👶✨ Why Newborns Need a Chiropractic Checkup — Even at Just One Week Old
Birth is beautiful… but it’s also one of the most physically demanding events your baby will ever go through.
Whether it’s a natural delivery, assisted birth, or C-section, a newborn’s spine and nervous system experience enormous pressure during those first moments of life.
That’s why we recommend a gentle chiropractic checkup early — just like this sweet little one who came in at only one week old.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
🍼 Neck or spinal tension from the birth process
🍼 Difficulty turning their head (which can lead to flat spots)
🍼 Latch or feeding challenges
🍼 Signs of discomfort, fussiness, or gas
🍼 Imbalance in the nervous system that affects sleep, digestion, and development
Our adjustments for newborns are extremely gentle — using the same pressure you’d use to test a ripe tomato. No twisting, no popping. Just precise, neurologically-based corrections to support proper brain-body communication from the start.
Parents often tell us they notice:
✨ Better feeding
✨ Improved sleep
✨ A calmer, more relaxed baby
✨ Easier movement of the head and neck
A newborn’s nervous system is developing at lightning speed. Getting them checked early helps remove interference so their body can grow, adapt, and thrive the way it was designed to.
If you’re a new parent (or know one), we’re here to support your little one from their very first days. 💛
🌸 Chiropractic Through the Whole Pregnancy — Not Just the End 🌸
So many moms come to us in the last few weeks of pregnancy when the discomfort really hits…
But here’s what most don’t realize:
Your body is changing from DAY ONE.
Your pelvis, ligaments, and nervous system are adapting constantly as your baby grows — and gentle, neurologically-based chiropractic care supports that process every step of the way.
One of our moms shared an incredible journey:
She started care early in her first trimester. She wanted to stay comfortable, keep her pelvis balanced, and support her baby’s development the best she could.
And you know what happened?
✨ She slept better
✨ Her low-back and hip tension stayed manageable
✨ She stayed active her entire pregnancy
✨ Her OB even commented on how aligned her pelvis stayed throughout
By the time she reached the third trimester, she wasn’t “surviving” pregnancy — she was truly thriving.
And when labor came? Her body was ready.
This is why we encourage moms to get checked early.
The nervous system guides every hormonal shift, ligament change, and developmental milestone — so supporting it early makes a real difference.
Pregnancy doesn’t need to be powered by discomfort. Your body is designed to adapt beautifully when interference is removed.
If you’re expecting (or hoping to be soon), we’d love to support the journey from the very beginning. 💕
🌟 Happy National Students Day! 🌟
At Tri-County Chiropractic of Douglassville & Bird-in-Hand, we’re celebrating all the students who are studying hard, carrying heavy backpacks, sitting for long hours, and juggling more stress than ever.
Here’s the truth:
Your spine and nervous system are the foundation of your focus, energy, and performance. When your posture slips or tension builds, it can interfere with the brain-body connection—leading to headaches, fatigue, poor sleep, and trouble concentrating.
But the good news?
Gentle, neurologically-based chiropractic adjustments help restore proper alignment and improve the way your nervous system functions… so you can learn, move, and feel your best.
✨ Better posture
✨ More energy
✨ Improved focus
✨ Less stress on your body
Whether you're tackling exams, late-night study sessions, or the weight of a full backpack, your body deserves support.
Students: Come get your nervous system checked. Your future self will thank you. 💪📚
🌪️ When the world feels like it’s spinning — your neck may be the key.
Vertigo isn’t always just an “inner ear issue.” In many cases, it starts with dysfunction in the upper cervical spine, particularly around the C2 vertebra and its connection to the SCM (sternocleidomastoid) muscle — one of the main muscles that helps you turn and tilt your head.
When C2 shifts out of alignment, it can cause abnormal tension or imbalance in the SCM. That tightness can distort the signals your brain receives about your body’s position — confusing your balance system and triggering dizziness, disorientation, or that spinning sensation we call vertigo.
At Tri-County Chiropractic of Douglassville and Bird-in-Hand, we use neurologically-based chiropractic adjustments to gently correct these upper cervical misalignments. By restoring proper alignment and nerve flow, we help your body recalibrate balance naturally — without relying on medications or temporary fixes.
💆♀️ Many of our patients notice improved stability, reduced dizziness, and even clearer focus once the interference at C2 is removed.
If vertigo has been making life feel unsteady, your neck may hold the answer.
📅 Schedule your evaluation today and let’s help your world stop spinning — naturally.
📍 Tri-County Chiropractic of Douglassville & Bird-in-Hand
📞 610-385-1444
11/11/2025
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans Today and Every Day 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Your courage, dedication, and resilience inspire us all.
At Tri-County Chiropractic of Douglassville and Bird-in-Hand, we’re especially grateful for the veterans in our community — many of whom we’ve had the privilege to care for.
We see your strength, your perseverance, and the toll service can take on the body and nervous system.
Our mission is to help restore balance, mobility, and health — so you can keep living life to the fullest. 💪
From our entire team, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
We honor you today and always. ❤️🤍💙
📍 Tri-County Chiropractic of Douglassville & Bird-in-Hand
📞 610-385-1444
11/10/2025
🌿 Got Gout? Relief Might Be Closer Than You Think.
Gout is a painful inflammatory condition caused by uric acid crystal buildup in the joints—most often in the big toe, feet, or ankles. The pain can be intense enough to disrupt sleep, mobility, and overall quality of life.
💡 Here’s the good news: Cold laser therapy (also called low-level laser therapy or LLLT) is showing impressive results in reducing gout-related pain and inflammation.
📊 What research shows:
Studies show up to 70% reduction in pain and swelling after consistent cold laser treatments.
Cold laser has been found to improve circulation and uric acid metabolism, helping the body naturally clear inflammation.
Unlike medications, it’s non-invasive, drug-free, and safe for repeated use.
By improving cellular repair and reducing inflammatory chemicals, cold laser therapy can be an excellent complement to chiropractic care—helping restore joint motion and speed healing.
✨ If you’re struggling with gout flare-ups, it’s time to explore options that target the root cause of inflammation, not just mask the pain.
👉 Ask us how cold laser therapy can fit into your personalized care plan!
11/07/2025
⚡ Sudden, Sharp Face Pain? It Might Be Nerve Related.
Some people experience intense, shooting pain in their face — often described like an electric shock. It can come and go suddenly, and even simple things like talking, brushing your teeth, or a light touch can set it off.
This is called trigeminal neuralgia, and it happens when one of the main nerves in your face (the trigeminal nerve) becomes irritated or compressed.
At Tri-County Chiropractic of Douglassville & Bird in Hand, we focus on how the spine — especially the upper neck — affects your nervous system. When there’s pressure or misalignment in this area, it can impact how your nerves communicate, sometimes leading to facial pain.
Gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments can help relieve pressure, restore balance, and support your body’s ability to heal naturally.
💛 If you or someone you love is struggling with facial pain that just won’t go away, we’d love to help.
📞 Call us at 610-385-1444 to schedule a consultation and find out if your spine could be part of the solution.
11/05/2025
🍂 Strengthen Your Immune System This Fall — Naturally!
As the weather cools and germs start circulating, it’s the perfect time to give your body some extra support. A few key supplements can make a big difference in keeping your immune system strong and resilient:
🍊 Vitamin C – Your classic immune booster! Supports tissue repair and helps your body fight off seasonal bugs.
💪 Immune Active – A powerhouse blend with vitamin C, zinc, quercetin, and more to keep your defenses strong.
☀️ Vitamin D3 – Shorter days mean less sunlight — and lower vitamin D levels. This “sunshine vitamin” supports immune health, bone strength, and mood balance.
At Tri-County Chiropractic of Douglassville & Bird in Hand, we focus on helping your body function at its best from the inside out — through spinal alignment and smart seasonal wellness habits.
✨ A healthy nervous system and proper nutrition work hand-in-hand to keep you feeling your best this fall!
📞 Have questions about which supplements are right for you? Call us at 610-385-1444 — we’re here to help you stay well all season long.
11/03/2025
💥 That Pain Might Not Be Where It Starts!
At Tri-County Chiropractic of Douglassville & Bird in Hand, we see it all the time — someone comes in with shoulder, knee, or even jaw pain… and the real problem is coming from their spine.
This is called referred pain — when irritation or misalignment in the spine affects the nerves that travel to other areas of the body.
💡 Common examples:
Neck misalignments → shoulder, arm, or hand pain
Mid-back issues → chest or rib discomfort
Low back problems → hip, knee, or foot pain
Your spine protects the nervous system, which controls and coordinates every function in your body. When spinal alignment is off, communication between your brain and body is disrupted — and pain is often the signal.
That’s why we focus on correcting the root cause, not just chasing symptoms. When your spine and nervous system are balanced, your body can heal and function the way it was designed to.
✨ If you’ve been chasing pain that just won’t go away — it might be time to look to the spine for answers.
📞 Call us at 610-385-1444 to schedule your consultation.
Let’s find the real source of your pain and get you back to feeling your best!
10/31/2025
🎃 No Tricks, Just Treats for Your Spine! 👻
Halloween might be all about the spooky stuff—but neck pain, back aches, and headaches shouldn’t be part of the scare!
Your spine works hard to keep you upright through all the candy hauling, pumpkin carving, and costume wearing. So this season, don’t ghost your adjustments—keep your spine aligned and your nervous system flowing so your body can feel its best!
✨ A well-adjusted spine = more energy, better sleep, and a stronger immune system (perfect for avoiding those post-Halloween sugar crashes).
Stop in this week for a “spine check treat”—your body will thank you later! 🍬💀
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Have you been looking for a chiropractor? Unlike conventional medicine, which focuses on attempting to treat disease once it occurs, the chiropractic care offered at Tri-County Chiropractic of Douglassville emphasizes the importance of improving your health in an effort to reduce the risk of pain and illness in the first place. Given the option, most people would prefer to be healthy and avoid illness if possible, and chiropractic care can help those people achieve their health and wellness goals. For those patients who may already be in pain, chiropractic care offers a unique way to provide pain relief for many types of pain and conditions, including back pain, neck pain and more! Pain relief and pain prevention are two of the reasons that chiropractic services have become so popular, both here and around the world.
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Dr. Melissa Kisla is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College and both are board certified Doctors of Chiropractic. She is certified in Adjunctive Procedures and strongly believes in a multi-disciplinary healthcare model.
Dr. Kisla obtained post-graduate study in Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA) in 2009 under Texas Chiropractic College. MUA is a non-invasive procedure that is offered for patients suffering from chronic conditions, including; headaches, neck and back pain, leg pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, fibromyalgia. MUA is beneficial by allowing relaxation paired with spinal manipulations and passive stretches to break up fibrous adhesions and scar tissue. There is an 80-90% success rate for patients who undergo MUA.
