Premier Rehab

Premier Rehab Conservative Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Swansea, IL based musculoskeletal clinic providing complete chiropractic healthcare - Individualized treatment from award winning doctors! Tim Bertelsman, DC
Brandon Steele, DC
Ben Brown, DC

Premier Rehab’s mission is to help our patients reduce pain, move better, and quickly get back to the activities they enjoy. We’ve provided advanced pain relief solutions since 1992 and we know you’ll appreci

ate the skilled, experienced and warm approach we use to help you feel your very best. Our hands-on, multimodal approach includes:

-Manual Therapy/Active Release
-Adjustments/Manipulation
-Dry Needling
-Rehabilitation Exercise
-Cervical and Lumbar Traction
-Electrotherapy

For comfortable, safe, and effective treatment for patients of all ages, choose Premier Rehab.

06/22/2026

You know that feeling, when you move just the wrong way and you feel that catch that takes your breath away.
Diaphragm breathing is the best way to calm down the muscles that go into spasm and reset the nervous system to lower pain signals.

Try this exercise while laying on your back, side, or even seated.
Putting one hand on your abdomen and one on your chest will help you get those breathes deep in your belly and core.

If you want this to be the last time you feel that catch, follow the link in our bio so we can get you on the schedule.

As providers we get just as excited as you do when we finally reach a breakthrough. Your care is not just clinical for u...
06/16/2026

As providers we get just as excited as you do when we finally reach a breakthrough.

Your care is not just clinical for us.

We know that moving better and getting out of pain means something more.

That those clinical breakthroughs are actually just catalysts for change in your job success, your sport performance, abiltity to pick up your grandbaby, or sleep a little easier.

If you’re ready to be one of these patients, DM us to get started!

06/12/2026

To our new Mamas who want to get moving again but are not quite ready to leave their baby, just bring them with!
Engage your pelvis, hips, and core while also working on eye tracking and neck and back musculature for your baby.
Our biggest encouragement to new Moms, is to get moving within your tolerance without feeling the Mom guilt of taking time for yourself. This routine is a perfect way to engage both of you while you find your new normal!

If you need postpartum exercise advice or want to book a consultation with our postpartum provider, Dr. Lindsay, DM us.

06/08/2026

When that hand goes to sleep while at the computer, don’t just shake it out.

The chin retraction exercise moves the joints of the neck in a more optimal position to offload nerves that can shoot down into the arm and hand.

The corner pec stretch will relax muscles that get tight and clamp down causing tingling or shooting pains.

If this is you, DM us so we can address your issues and keep you pain free during your work day.

06/04/2026

Traction that feels so good, it puts people to sleep! We will even turn the lights down low for you too if you want ;)

Believe it or not, muscles feel the same when they are chronically tight and when they are weak. Foam rolling feels real...
06/01/2026

Believe it or not, muscles feel the same when they are chronically tight and when they are weak. Foam rolling feels really good in the moment and even briefly after, but when we are not treating the real problem, things just keep coming back.

Maybe your issue is strengthening, not more pressure and stretching. Weak muscles feel tight.

Maybe your body does not coordinate through a movement well so muscles get tight to compensate through a motion you can’t actually control.

Maybe the pain you feel is coming from somewhere else entirely.

If this sounds like you, DM or call us to finally get relief!

05/27/2026

Rehab looks different because of

your injury,
where you are in your care plan,
what your goals are, or
what your capacity is that day.

Never be discouraged because your rehab might not look like what you’d expect.

All types of exercise and rehab are effective and get your body moving in the right direction.

Trust the process!!

05/22/2026

Sometimes, babies can carry quite a bit of tension. Doing simple stretches and exercises can help relieve that tension for your child.

Tension may look like colicky & fussy, closed fists that won’t open, stiffness in the body, their limbs don’t move in a fluid motion or much at all, not prgressing through milestones properly, & other ways.

If you have questions DM us or call our office to schedule an evaluation for your child!

05/18/2026

Sometimes the 90/90 stretch is not the best fit for everyone, and that’s okay. If it feels uncomfortable or too aggressive.

Try the hip airplane instead.

This movement helps improve hip control and mobility without forcing your body into ranges it may not be ready for yet.

Start standing in a slight hip hinge with support for balance if needed. Extend the opposite leg behind you. Slowly rotate your hips open toward the ceiling, then back down toward the floor with control. Move slowly through both internal and external hip rotation.

Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Address

4460 N Illinois Street Ste 5
Swansea, IL
62226

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 12pm
Wednesday 7am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Friday 7am - 12pm

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