

So Whats with CRP (C-Reactive Protein) Anyway?

Inflammation is an enemy, especially when your body is trying to heal and/or stay healthy. Your McHenry chiropractor is quite interested in C-reactive protein levels as they tell the story of inflammation. (Testing CRP levels is simple. Just a simple McHenry blood test is required since it’s made in the liver.) Elevated C-reactive protein levels indicate elevated levels of inflammation in the body. What do spinal discs do when irritated? Swell. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic knows much about spinal discs, the spine, and back pain, so naturally, OrthoIllinois Chiropractic is interested in c-reactive protein levels as one facet of the puzzle of back pain to be considered. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic clearly sees a link between inflammation, C-reactive protein levels, health and back pain.

As a matter of fact, elevated C-reactive protein levels can be quite specific indicators for certain diseases and not just cardiovascular risk which is a topic for another article. Spine related issues like those OrthoIllinois Chiropractic sees all the time and C-reactive protein levels include:


Now, inflammatory back pain is a concern your McHenry chiropractor works with successfully. Inflammed discs respond to chiropractic care nicely. McHenry chiropractic patients find relief for their back pain and neck pain when the chiropractic treatment plan involves a multi-faceted approach of chiropractic spinal manipulation with Cox Technic, nutrition and diet to reduce C-reactive protein levels, and exercise. (5) What kind of diet and nutrition changes might help? An anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial: reduce sugar/flour intake, add anti-inflammatory herbs like ginger and turmeric, increase fish intake or take fish oil supplements. (These suggestions also tend to help McHenry back pain patients lose weight. A welcome side-effect!)

So contact OrthoIllinois Chiropractic today. McHenry non-surgical back pain relief and control of the C-reactive protein level you may never have even considered an issue before are waiting for you.

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