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.

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!

The other week Dr. Lindsay hosted a workshop for patients to talk all about posture. Patients learned all about ways the...
04/22/2026

The other week Dr. Lindsay hosted a workshop for patients to talk all about posture. Patients learned all about ways they can set up their desk to alleviate chronic aches & pains, a deep dive into how poor posture can lead to long term health decline, & ways right now they can combat it!

Thank you to all those who came out to listen & engage in meaningful conversation.

👇Leave us a comment if there is a topic you want our docs to do a workshop on or know more about👇

04/08/2026

Part 2 of the posture series is all about how sedentary activity causes pain & dysfunction.
😓

Our bodies are made to move. Without activity, even low grade, our bodies FEEL it. We may even develop those dreaded words: bone on bone, carpal tunnel, chronic headaches/migraines, etc.

Movement & exercise lubricate & hydrate joints, promote circulation, & strengthens muscles. All things that prolong degeneration or decrease chronic aches & pains.

In part 3, we’ll show you things to do at home to start feeling better!

Welcome to the posture series! We will tell you what the best posture is, how posture contributes to pain & dysfunction,...
04/03/2026

Welcome to the posture series! We will tell you what the best posture is, how posture contributes to pain & dysfunction, & ways we can combat it.
🧘 Let’s set the record straight; there’s not 1 perfect posture. Sedentary activity is what we should pay attention to. Staying in one position for an extended period of time is the problem.
🖥️ Ways to get moving during your workday could include getting a standing/sitting desk, or if safe for you, a walking pad or desk bike. Or setting your workspace in the most ergonomic position.
🛋️ For after work hours, this could include using different furniture in ur house, sitting at the kitchen table to eat then laying in ur bed, & sitting on different couches & chairs. As well as taking evening or morning walks around the neighborhood.
🔑 The key takeaway is taking breaks during ur work day or after each episode you watch to get up & stretch or do some exercise.

Catch us in part 2 to talk more about posture can contribute to pain & dysfunction.

Happy National Doctors’ Day to all the amazing healthcare providers out there! Shoutout to the chiropractors at our clin...
03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors’ Day to all the amazing healthcare providers out there! Shoutout to the chiropractors at our clinic, your hands-on care and dedication make a real difference every day. 💪✨

03/23/2026

If your shoulder isn’t moving well, everything else will feel it.

The posterior shoulder & upper back play a huge role in control, stability, and force transfer—especially in overhead athletes.

Dry needling + e-stim can help:
• decrease unnecessary muscle tone
• improve neuromuscular coordination
• restore smoother, more efficient movement

This isn’t just about “tight muscles”—it’s about improving how your body communicates and controls motion.

injuryprevention

Thank you to I-Koach Fitness for hosting our “Lift Through It” workshop.We discussed the realities behind common shoulde...
03/02/2026

Thank you to I-Koach Fitness for hosting our “Lift Through It” workshop.

We discussed the realities behind common shoulder, hip, and foot injuries, why pain doesn’t always mean damage, and how proper load management and progressive rehab can keep people training strong.

Our goal is simple: help active adults stay in the gym, not on the sidelines. We appreciate opportunities to share evidence-based strategies with the local fitness community.

If your gym or organization would benefit from an educational workshop, we’d love to connect.

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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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