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Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Traverse City

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

12 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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Practitioners in Traverse City for Frozen Shoulder

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
80GPS

Live Well Acupuncture

Sarah Searles, LAc, MSOM·LAc, MSOM (Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine)
5.0(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#2
80GPS

Northern Michigan Acupuncture

Kara Schaub, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
4.9(0)
Traverse City/Lake Leelanau area, MI
naturopathic medicine
#5
80GPS

Shoreline Center for Healing

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Shoreline Team·Licensed Acupuncturists and Wellness Practitioners
4.7(0)
745 S Garfield Ave Suite C, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#6
80GPS

Balance for Self Healing

Tamara Graf, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
5.0(0)
13356 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#8
80GPS

Big Beautiful Life Chiropractic

Dr. Jena Hullman, DC·DC, Functional Medicine Focus
4.9(0)
Near East Eighth St and South Union St, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#12
80GPS

River of Life TC

River of Life Team·Chiropractor with Functional Medicine Focus
4.5(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine