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Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Rapid City

5 holistic practitioners in Rapid City who can help with Frozen Shoulder. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

5 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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Recommended Treatments

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)

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