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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Jacksonville
10 holistic practitioners in Jacksonville who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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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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)
Practitioners in Jacksonville for Osteoarthritis
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#1
91GPS
Jacksonville Acupuncture Center
Dr. Ming Chen, LAc·LAc, AP, NCCAOM Diplomate, 20+ years experience
4.8(86)
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Acupuncture
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89.5GPS
Jacksonville Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. David Thompson, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Integrative Medicine certified
4.7(94)
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Functional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
Janet Rucker Classical Homeopathy
Janet Rucker, AP, CCH·AP (Licensed Acupuncture Physician since 2000), CCH (Certified Clinical Homeopath), NCCAOM Diplomate
4.7(58)
Jacksonville/Gainesville area, FL
HomeopathyAcupuncturenaturopathic medicine
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89GPS
Beaches Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Steven Martin, DO·DO, Board-Certified, Sports Medicine specialist
4.7(87)
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationChiropractic Care
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88.5GPS
Jacksonville Wellness Acupuncture
Dr. Sarah Kim, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate
4.7(79)
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Florida Functional Medicine
Florida Functional Medicine Team·Functional medicine specialists
4.6(78)
Jacksonville, FL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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87.5GPS
Jacksonville Holistic Chiropractic
Dr. Robert Miller, DC·DC, Functional Neurology certified
4.6(78)
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Chiropractic Carenaturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Jacksonville Chiropractic Health Center
Dr. Thomas Lee, DC·DC, Sports Medicine certified
4.6(84)
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Chiropractic Care
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