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Nutrition Articles

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

OrthoIllinois Chiropractic is interested in the C-reactive protein level in the blood. It’s an indicator of inflammation in the body. What’s a herniated disc? An inflamed one that OrthoIllinois Chiropractic welcomes and is ready to help.

Vitamin B for Bones!

Bone health is important to OrthoIllinois Chiropractic, so OrthoIllinois Chiropractic shares how vitamin B supports bone health.

Fight Inflammation: NSAIDs and Curcumin

While NSAIDs may help reduce pain and inflammation associated with back pain, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects may irritate McHenry back pain sufferers. Curcumin may be beneficial.

McHenry Chiropractic Nutrition for Disc: Chondroitin Sulfate

OrthoIllinois Chiropractic creates a chiropractic care plan for back pain patients that involves not only spinal manipulation but even nutrition like chondroitin sulfate supplementation to reduce inflammation and support cell growth and health.

Vitamin D for Regeneration and Healing

OrthoIllinois Chiropractic sets up an individualized treatment plan for each McHenry chiropractic patient that often involves nutrition like vitamin D to support the repair of damaged skeletal muscles. 

Calcium Plus Vitamin D Reduces Fracture Risk

McHenry women wanting to reduce their risk of fracture may benefit from a combination of calcium and vitamin D. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic invites the risk-reduction discussion.

Vitamin C (and E) Builds Bone

OrthoIllinois Chiropractic approaches McHenry back pain and osteoporosis with nutrition and spinal manipulation. Vitamin C (and E) is important for bone health.