Chiropractic & Physical Therapy · Swansea, Illinois · Metro East
Chiropractic and physical therapy treatment in Metro East Illinois
Metro East Injury Centers provides chiropractic care and physical therapy rehabilitation for injured patients in Swansea, IL. Dr. Brunkhorst is Board Certified in Physiotherapy via NBCE — bringing a higher level of clinical training to every treatment plan.
Chiropractic care
Chiropractic care is the foundation of injury rehabilitation at Metro East Injury Centers. Spinal manipulation and adjustments restore joint mobility, reduce pain, and address the mechanical dysfunction that underlies most injury-related complaints.
Spinal manipulation
Targeted adjustments to restore proper joint motion, reduce nerve irritation, and relieve pain from injury-related spinal dysfunction.
Neuromuscular reeducation
Retraining the neuromuscular system after injury to restore normal movement patterns, coordination, and proprioception.
Mechanical traction
Spinal decompression therapy for cervical and lumbar disc injuries — effective for radiating pain, numbness, and tingling from disc bulges and herniations.
Soft tissue and physical therapy
Injury rehabilitation at MEIC goes beyond spinal adjustments. Our physical therapy approach addresses the muscles, fascia, and connective tissue that are almost always involved in injury-related complaints.
Myofascial release
Hands-on technique targeting restrictions in the fascia and connective tissue to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve tissue function after injury.
Soft tissue mobilization
Manual therapy techniques applied directly to injured muscle and connective tissue to break down adhesions, restore pliability, and accelerate healing.
Therapeutic exercise
Individualized exercise programs designed to rebuild strength, restore range of motion, and support long-term recovery after injury.
Therapeutic activity
Functional movement and activity-based rehabilitation to help patients return to normal daily activities, work tasks, and athletic demands.
Electrical stimulation
Therapeutic electrical current to reduce muscle spasm, decrease pain, improve circulation, and support the healing of injured soft tissue.
Kinesio taping
Dr. Brunkhorst is certified in Kinesio Taping Methods — supporting injured joints and muscles between visits while allowing full range of motion during activity.
Advanced treatment technology
Metro East Injury Centers uses advanced treatment technology to accelerate healing and improve outcomes — particularly for patients with soft tissue and disc injuries.
Class 4 laser therapy
High-powered therapeutic laser that delivers energy deep into injured tissue to accelerate cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Class 4 laser therapy is particularly effective for soft tissue injuries, disc conditions, and chronic pain associated with injury. Treatment is non-invasive and typically well-tolerated, with sessions lasting 5 to 15 minutes depending on the area being treated.
Game Ready recovery system
The Game Ready system combines active cold therapy with intermittent compression to reduce swelling, control pain, and accelerate recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. Originally developed for elite athletes, it is now widely used in injury rehabilitation for patients recovering from acute injuries, sprains, strains, and post-procedure rehabilitation.
Injuries and conditions we treat
Our treatment modalities are applied across the full range of injury cases we see — auto accident, work injury, personal injury, and sports injury patients all benefit from this approach.
Auto accident injury treatment — chiropractic and PT for car, motorcycle, and commercial vehicle accidents
Work injury treatment — back, neck, shoulder, and extremity injuries from on-the-job incidents
Personal injury treatment — slip and fall and premises liability injury cases
Sports injury treatment — sprains, strains, soft tissue, and athletic injury rehabilitation
Ready to start treatment?
Call us at (618) 235-1500 to schedule your first visit. We serve patients throughout Swansea, Belleville, O'Fallon, Fairview Heights, Collinsville, and all of Metro East Illinois. Lien-based care available for qualifying injury cases.
11 Executive Woods Court, Swansea, Illinois 62226 · metroeastinjurycenters.com