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Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Silver Spring
6 holistic practitioners in Silver Spring who can help with Frozen Shoulder. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
6 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 Silver Spring for Frozen Shoulder
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#1
87GPS
Dr. Veronica E. Hayduk Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Veronica E. Hayduk, ND·ND, licensed Maryland naturopathic doctor
4.9(0)
Serves Silver Spring area
naturopathic medicine
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(443) 805-6968#2
87GPS
Dr. Veronica E. Hayduk Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Veronica E. Hayduk, ND·ND, licensed Maryland naturopathic doctor
4.9(0)
Serves Silver Spring area
naturopathic medicine
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(443) 805-6968#3
86GPS
Flourish Counseling Functional Medicine
Jacqueline Boone, NP·Nurse Practitioner, functional medicine specialist
4.8(0)
Serves Bethesda/Silver Spring area
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 618-0829#4
86GPS
Flourish Counseling Functional Medicine
Jacqueline Boone, NP·Nurse Practitioner, functional medicine specialist
4.8(0)
Serves Bethesda/Silver Spring area
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 618-0829