Physical Pain Management Doctor
Dr. Emmett A. Blahnik is a Physical Pain Management Doctor in Rockford, IL
with special training and skill in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating many different types of pain.
As a Physical Pain Management Doctor, Emmett A. Blahnik, DC performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of physical pain disorders. Physical Pain Management Medicine is
a medical specialty that deals with the origins of pain in most parts of the body and reducing or relieving painful symptoms. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Physical Pain Management Doctors include neuropathy, arthritis, nerve dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis, spinal and skeletal disorders, migraines and chronic headaches, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis (MS), painful conditions of the back, hip, neck, and knees, and pain related to traumatic injury.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physical Pain Management Doctors
include x-ray, CT, and MRI imaging diagnostics, pain medication prescription, surgical recommendation, physical pain assessment, prolotherapy, electrical stimulation, nerve block injections, anti-inflammatory injections, therapeutic joint and spine manipulation, acupuncture, massage therapy, and patient education.
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Physical Pain Management Doctors in Rockford, IL
Rehabilitation Chiropractor
Dr. Emmett A. Blahnik is a Rehabilitation Chiropractor in Rockford, IL
with special training and skill in helping patients recover physical mobility and experience reduced or eliminated pain after an illness or injury.
As a Rehabilitation Chiropractor, Emmett A. Blahnik, DC performs
chiropractic and physical therapy techniques to strengthen and restore patient mobility and reduce spinal, skeletal, joint, and muscle pain. Chiropractic Rehabilitation is
a medical specialty dealing with the rehabilitation of patient mobility after illness or traumatic injury. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Rehabilitation Chiropractors include traumatic physical injury, arthritis, joint pain, spina bifida, broken bones, torn muscles, torn ACL and ligaments, sprained joints and muscles, and athletic injury.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Rehabilitation Chiropractors
include spinal and skeletal manipulation, foam rolling, self-myofascial release, muscle stretching exercises, joint mobility exercises, medical massage, acupuncture, spa therapy, and referral to other specialists as needed.
Rehabilitation is the discipline focused on restoring a patient's functional abilities to pre-injury or pre-disease status. Functional abilities are defined as those activities in one's daily life, work, or sports and recreational activities that an individual participates in. Relevant impairments (e.g. strength, endurance, flexibility, motor control, etc.) are often intermediate goals of rehabilitation, but the final goal of successful care is return to participation in activities in which the patient was successful before the onset of the injury or disease. Essential to a rehabilitation approach is a focus on patient-centered outcomes such as independence and self-management or self-care skills.
Rehabilitation Chiropractors in Rockford, IL
Chiropractor
Dr. Emmett A. Blahnik is a Chiropractor in Rockford, IL
with special training and skill in applying chiropractic healing methods to provide relief for dysfunctions of the neck, spine, musculoskeletal, and nervous system.
As a Chiropractor, Emmett A. Blahnik, DC performs
spine manipulation (also called chiropractic adjustment) to improve your overall physical health. Chiropractic is
a medical specialty dedicated to practicing non-surgical healing techniques to reduce patient pain while improving mobility. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Chiropractors include lower back pain, neck pain, knee pain, migraines, athletic injuries, muscle strains, torn ACL, osteoarthritis, slipped or herniated spinal discs, and post-surgical recovery.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Chiropractors
include x-ray, MRI, and CT scan diagnostic imaging, reflex testing, range of motion assessment, massage, electric stimulation therapy, nutritional counseling, and physical therapy.
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
Chiropractors in Rockford, IL
Chiropractic Radiologist
Dr. Emmett A. Blahnik is a Chiropractic Radiologist in Rockford, IL
with special training and skill in administering and interpreting imaging tests.
As a Chiropractic Radiologist, Emmett A. Blahnik, DC performs
imaging tests to assist other healthcare specialists. Chiropractic Radiology is
the use of medical imaging to diagnose musculoskeletal disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Chiropractic Radiologists include muscle sprains, misalignments, and herniated discs.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Chiropractic Radiologists
include x-rays, MRI and CT scans, ultrasounds, and fluoroscopies.
Chiropractic radiology is a referral specialty that provides consultation services at the request of other qualified doctors. Chiropractic radiologists provide consultation in health care facilities (private offices, hospitals and teaching institutions) to meet the needs of referring doctors and their patients. The quality of the consultative services by the chiropractic radiologist in independent practice is reflected by the quality of their professional credentials. Chiropractic radiologists recommend, supervise, and interpret radiologic studies as well as advanced imaging procedures. They advise referring physicians on the necessity and appropriateness of radiologic services and whether to select or to avoid certain diagnostic or clinical procedures. In some instances the radiologist may act as a private practitioner. They may conduct research and apply diagnostic radiologic procedures and may be called upon to act as expert witnesses in matters of litigation.
Chiropractic radiologists are also concerned with imaging technology including image production, demonstration of normal and abnormal anatomy, and the interaction of energy and matter. The advances in the technological facets of radiology are so rapid that only qualified radiologists can reasonably be expected to maintain the high level of proficiency required to supervise and interpret these procedures. The practice of radiology continuously involves the application of this technology to patient imaging and treatment. It is now well recognized that chiropractic radiology includes, but is not limited to, plain film radiography, fluoroscopy, tomography, ultrasonography, radioisotope imaging, computed tomography, digital radiography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Individual practices may vary by intent, licensure, and scope of practice laws.
Chiropractic Radiologists in Rockford, IL
