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Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Chapel Hill
7 holistic practitioners in Chapel Hill who can help with Frozen Shoulder. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
7 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Frozen Shoulder
Gabriel treats frozen shoulder as inflammatory condition with secondary fibrosis. Protocol: 1) Reduce inflammation (curcumin, omega-3, ozone joint injections), 2) Aggressive physical therapy (pendulum exercises, passive ROM, wall walks—critical to prevent permanent stiffness), 3) Pain management (al...
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Acupuncture
Key Supplements
- Curcumin 1000-2000mg 3x/day (potent anti-inflammatory)
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 4-6g/day (reduces inflammation)
- Boswellia 500mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory, improves mobility)
- Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (deficiency linked to frozen shoulder, immune modulation)
- Magnesium 400-600mg (muscle relaxation)
- Bromelain 500mg 3x/day between meals (proteolytic enzyme—reduces inflammation, breaks down scar tissue)
Key Lab Markers
- MRI shoulder (if diagnosis unclear—shows thickened, inflamed capsule, rules out rotator cuff tear, labral tear, arthritis)
- Ultrasound (less expensive—can show capsular thickening)
- Blood glucose, HbA1c (screen for diabetes if not known diabetic)
- Thyroid panel (TSH, Free T4, Free T3)
Practitioners in Chapel Hill for Frozen Shoulder
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#1
80GPS
Triangle Acupuncture Clinic
RelevantLicensed Acupuncturists·LAc, Licensed Acupuncturists
0.0(0)
Chapel Hill, NC
✓ Acupuncture
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(919) 933-4480#2
80GPS
Wunian Chen, LAc at UNC Family Medicine
RelevantWunian Chen·LAc, Licensed Acupuncturist
0.0(0)
590 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
✓ Acupuncture
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(984) 974-6000#3
80GPS
Acupuncture Healing Center
RelevantLicensed Acupuncturists·
0.0(0)
Chapel Hill, NC
✓ Acupuncture
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(919) 929-1134#4
80GPS
Integrative Medical Clinic of North Carolina
Dr. Julie McGregor, Karen Saylor, Addie Skow·Board-Certified Internist, Family Nurse Practitioners
4.9(150)
Chapel Hill, NC
integrative medicine
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(919) 933-6700#5
80GPS
1Wellness Functional & Precision Medicine
Kristin, NP·Board-Certified Adult Primary Care NP, IFM Certified Provider, 20 years experience
0.0(0)
Chapel Hill, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(919) 883-9482