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Osteoarthritis Treatment in San Antonio
13 holistic practitioners in San Antonio who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
13 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 San Antonio for Osteoarthritis
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#1
93.5GPS
Institute for Functional Health
VerifiedDr. Jacob Torres, Dr. Jacee Wells, Sara Marshall PA-C·Dr. Jacob Torres (Founder), Dr. Jacee Wells, Sara Marshall PA-C
4.8(156)
San Antonio, TX
Functional Medicine Consultation
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93GPS
Integrative Family Medicine of San Antonio
VerifiedDr. Simone Norris·Founder Dr. Simone Norris, Multi-disciplinary team
4.8(147)
18720 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite #201, San Antonio, TX 78258
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
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(210) 908-5943#3
92.5GPS
Comprehensive Chiropractic & Osteopathy
VerifiedDr. Aimee Oliver, DO·DO, Chiropractic and Osteopathy specialist
4.8(114)
San Antonio, TX 78209
Chiropractic CareFunctional Medicine Consultation
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91.5GPS
Stone Oak Women's Center
VerifiedDr. Michelle Harden·Women's health and functional medicine specialist
4.7(142)
Stone Oak area, San Antonio, TX
Functional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncturehormone therapy
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90.5GPS
San Antonio Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth Garcia, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Functional Medicine certified
4.7(98)
San Antonio, TX 78230
Functional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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90GPS
Root Causes
VerifiedDr. Derek W. Guillory, MD·MD, Functional and Holistic Medicine specialist
4.7(89)
San Antonio, TX 78212
Functional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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89GPS
San Antonio Integrative Psychiatry
VerifiedDr. Michael Garcia, MD·MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist
4.6(76)
San Antonio, TX 78209
holistic psychiatryFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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88.5GPS
San Antonio Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Yun Lee, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate
4.7(83)
San Antonio, TX 78230
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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88GPS
San Antonio Biological Dental
Dr. Jennifer Martinez, DDS·DDS, IAOMT member
4.6(87)
San Antonio, TX 78212
holistic dentistrynaturopathic medicine
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87.5GPS
Vital Life Wellness - San Antonio
Vital Life Team·Functional medicine primary care team
4.6(84)
San Antonio, TX 78232
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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87.5GPS
San Antonio Healing Center
VerifiedMaria Lopez, Reiki Master·Usui Reiki Master, Sound Healing certified
4.7(71)
San Antonio, TX 78212
energy healingsound therapy
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