Condition + Location
Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Palo Alto
9 holistic practitioners in Palo Alto who can help with Frozen Shoulder. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 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 Palo Alto for Frozen Shoulder
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#1
90GPS
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine
Relevant VerifiedDr. Susan Payrovi·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
✓ AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(650) 498-5566#2
88GPS
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine
Relevant VerifiedPalo Alto Integrative Medicine·MD Team
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94301
✓ Acupunctureholistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
Stanford Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Manuela Kogon·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(650) 498-5566#4
89GPS
Stanford Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Stanford Health Care locations
integrative medicine
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(650) 498-9000#5
88GPS
Palo Alto Mind Body
VerifiedDr. M Rameen Ghorieshi·MD, MPH
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Mind Body, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#6
88GPS
Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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