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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Charleston

11 holistic practitioners in Charleston who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

11 Practitioners

6 Treatments

1+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Osteoarthritis

Gabriel treats OA as inflammatory condition, not just "wear and tear"—inflammation drives cartilage destruction, address inflammation and support cartilage repair. NOT inevitable with aging (genetics play role but lifestyle determines whether you develop OA). Protocol: 1) Reduce inflammation (anti-i...

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Recommended Treatments

Stem Cell TherapyOzone TherapyInfrared Sauna TherapyProlotherapyPEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) TherapyRed Light Therapy

Key Supplements

Glucosamine Sulfate 1500mg/day (PROVEN effective—multiple studies show reduces pain, slows progression, as effective as NSAIDs, sulfate form better than HCl), Chondroitin Sulfate 1200mg/day (often combined with glucosamine—synergy, reduces pain and progression), MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) 2-4g/day (sulfur—joint cartilage, anti-inflammatory, reduces pain), Collagen Peptides 10-20g/day (Type II collagen specific for joints—reduces pain, improves function), Hyaluronic Acid 100-200mg oral (lubricates joints, or injection—viscosupplementation, conventional offers but oral also helps), SAMe 800-1600mg/day (S-adenosylmethionine—joint health, anti-inflammatory, also antidepressant effect), Boswellia 500-1000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory, as effective as NSAIDs), Curcumin 1-2g 3x/day (anti-inflammatory—proven effective for OA pain), Omega-3 4g/day (anti-inflammatory), Ginger extract 1-2g/day (COX-2 inhibitor—reduces pain), Vitamin D3 5000 IU (deficiency linked to OA pain—optimal 60-80), Vitamin C 1000mg 2x/day (collagen synthesis—cartilage repair), Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant), Selenium 200mcg (antioxidant), Zinc 30mg (cartilage health), Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) 300mg/day (slows cartilage loss—proven in studies), Devil's Claw 600mg 3x/day (traditional for arthritis pain), Boron 3-6mg (joint health), PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) 600mg 2x/day (pain relief), CBD oil 25-50mg 2x/day (pain, anti-inflammatory)

Key Lab Markers

X-rays of affected joints (joint space narrowing, bone spurs/osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis—diagnostic), MRI (if X-ray unclear or considering surgery—shows cartilage, meniscus, soft tissue better), Inflammatory markers: ESR, hs-CRP (usually normal/mildly elevated in OA vs RA—but some OA patients have systemic inflammation), CBC, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Vitamin D (optimal 60-80—deficiency linked to OA pain), Omega-3 Index (optimal >8%), Joint aspiration (if joint swelling—rule out infection, gout, pseudogout), Rheumatoid Factor and anti-CCP (rule out RA if inflammatory arthritis suspected), Uric acid (rule out gout), Body composition (if overweight—track visceral fat), Metabolic panel (diabetes/metabolic syndrome associated with OA)

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Practitioners in Charleston for Osteoarthritis

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Dr. Catherine Jones

Dr. Catherine Jones·ND, MS, LAc

164 Market Street, Suite 302, Charleston, SC 29401

Dr. Julie Allison

Dr. Julie Allison·DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM

4 Carriage Ln Suite 204, Charleston, SC 29407

Dr. Naomi Campbell

Dr. Naomi Campbell·DACM, LAc

1 Carriage Ln, Ste 101, Charleston, SC

Dr. Stephen Elliott

Dr. Stephen Elliott·MD

7510 North Forest Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420

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Lisa Abernathy

Lisa Abernathy·LAc

1819 Meeting Street Road, Charleston, SC 29405

Erin Mullally

Erin Mullally·FNP-C

45 Lyttleton St, Charleston, SC 29407

Functional Medicine Consultation

Dr. Michael Kalsman

Dr. Michael Kalsman·MD

2075 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC

Dr. Shannon Kennedy

Dr. Shannon Kennedy·MD

3423 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455

integrative medicine

Treayor Smith

Treayor Smith·LAc

Johns Island, SC 29455

Dr. Lianying He

Dr. Lianying He·LAc

1 Carriage Lane, Bldg. G, Charleston, SC 29407

The Wellness Loft Team

The Wellness Loft Team·MD, NP

Functional Medicine Consultation

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