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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Springfield

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

20 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 Springfield for Osteoarthritis

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
91GPS

New England Center for Functional Medicine

Verified
Dr. Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP·MD, IFMCP, board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine
4.9(84)
2 Medical Center Dr, Suite 202, Springfield, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#2
91GPS

New England Center for Functional Medicine

Verified
Dr. Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP·MD, IFMCP, board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine
4.9(0)
2 Medical Center Dr, Suite 202, Springfield, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
#3
89GPS

The Integrative Health Group

Verified
Dr. Jus Crea Giammarino, ND·ND, LAc, multiple practitioners
4.8(72)
1502 Allen St, Springfield, MA
naturopathic medicine
#4
89GPS

The Integrative Health Group

Verified
Dr. Jus Crea Giammarino, ND·ND, LAc, multiple practitioners
4.8(0)
1502 Allen St, Springfield, MA
naturopathic medicine
#5
88GPS

Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness Center

Terry Frank, Louis Distasio·Licensed TCM practitioners
4.8(94)
716 S 2nd St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
#6
88GPS

Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness Center

Terry Frank, Louis Distasio·Licensed TCM practitioners
4.8(0)
716 S 2nd St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
#7
86GPS

Aligned Modern Health - Springfield

Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(67)
Springfield, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
#8
86GPS

Aligned Modern Health - Springfield

Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
Springfield, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
#9
85GPS

SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness

Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists, SIU Medicine affiliation
4.6(78)
319 E Madison St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
#10
85GPS

McCaffrey Health Center

Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(56)
Springfield, IL
integrative medicine
#11
85GPS

SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness

Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists, SIU Medicine affiliation
4.6(0)
319 E Madison St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
#12
85GPS

McCaffrey Health Center

Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
Springfield, IL
integrative medicine
#13
80GPS

Dr. Jason Crockett

Dr. Jason Crockett·DC
4.9(156)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
#14
80GPS

Dr. Gabe Ariciu

Dr. Gabe Ariciu·DC
4.8(94)
1736 E. Sunshine St. STE 703, Springfield, MO 65804
Functional Medicine Consultation
#15
80GPS

Dr. Anne Roberts

Verified
Dr. Anne Roberts·MD
4.9(127)
3734 South Avenue, Suite E, Springfield, MO 65807
integrative medicine
#16
80GPS

417 Integrative Medicine

417 Integrative Medicine·FNP-C, IFMCP
4.8(103)
1335 E Republic Rd, Suite D, Springfield, MO 65804
integrative medicine
#17
80GPS

Meek Integrative Health Center

Meek Integrative Health Center·DC
4.7(118)
500 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
Chiropractic Care
#18
80GPS

Dr. Jacob Crocker

Dr. Jacob Crocker·DC
4.8(73)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
#19
80GPS

Dr. Caleb Sanders

Dr. Caleb Sanders·DC
4.7(61)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
#20
80GPS

Kare Health & Wellness

Kare Health & Wellness·NP
4.6(47)
Springfield, MO
Functional Medicine Consultation

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