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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Wilmington
22 holistic practitioners in Wilmington who can help with Osteoarthritis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
22 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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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 Wilmington for Osteoarthritis
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#1
80GPS
Wilmington Functional Medicine
Dr. Hilary Rutledge & Dr. Matthew Bradshaw·DC, DABCI; DC, AFMCP; 20+ years experience
4.9(100)
Wilmington, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(910) 509-4800#2
80GPS
Cape Fear Chiropractic
Functional Medicine Practitioners·
0.0(0)
Wilmington, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(910) 399-8113#3
80GPS
Progress Medical
Integrative Physicians·
0.0(0)
Wilmington, NC
integrative medicine
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(910) 769-6624#4
80GPS
Breakthrough Functional Medicine
Dr. Mackenzie Jones·NP, Nurse Practitioner
0.0(0)
Wilmington, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(910) 769-6624#5
80GPS
Acupuncture Associates
Robert, LAc·LAc, MS in Oriental Medicine, 40+ years experience
4.8(0)
Wilmington, NC
Acupuncture
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(910) 256-1122#6
80GPS
Cape Fear Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturists·
0.0(0)
Wilmington, NC
Acupuncture
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(910) 399-8113#7
80GPS
HAVEN Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturists·
0.0(0)
Oleander Office Park, Wilmington, NC
Acupuncture
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(910) 256-4283#8
80GPS
Lumina AcuClinic
Dr. Enhong (Ann) Yu·State Licensed & Nationally Certified Acupuncturist, Master
0.0(0)
Wilmington, NC
Acupuncture
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(910) 679-4483#9
80GPS
Dr. Bruce Sokoloff
VerifiedDr. Bruce Sokoloff·MD
4.8(187)
2700 Silverside Rd, Suite 4A, Wilmington, DE 19810
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(610) 915-8424#10
80GPS
Dr. Kim Furtado
VerifiedDr. Kim Furtado·ND
4.7(142)
Wilmington, DE
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#11
80GPS
Alan Tillotson
Alan Tillotson·LAc, AHG
4.9(203)
1008 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
Acupuncture
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(302) 994-0565#12
80GPS
Naixin Hu Tillotson
Naixin Hu Tillotson·LAc, Herbalist
4.8(178)
1008 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
Acupuncture
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(302) 994-0565#13
80GPS
Justin Tillotson Mao
Justin Tillotson Mao·LAc
4.7(134)
1008 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
Acupuncture
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(302) 994-0565#14
80GPS
Dr. Eun Kim
VerifiedDr. Eun Kim·MD
4.8(167)
Greenville, DE (Greater Wilmington)
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#15
80GPS
Dr. Tamara Blossic
Dr. Tamara Blossic·DC
4.7(145)
Greenville, DE (Greater Wilmington)
Chiropractic Care
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Contact via website#16
80GPS
Progressive Health of Delaware
VerifiedProgressive Health of Delaware·MD, DO, Multiple Practitioners
4.6(289)
3411 Silverside Rd., Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19810
lifestyle medicine
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(302) 543-5454#17
80GPS
Crosser Natural Health
Crosser Natural Health·DC, Functional Medicine
4.7(112)
Wilmington, DE
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#18
80GPS
Synergy Integrated Health
Synergy Integrated Health·DC, LAc
4.7(156)
Wilmington, DE
Chiropractic Care
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(302) 777-0778#19
80GPS
First State Health & Wellness
First State Health & Wellness·LAc, Oriental Medicine
4.6(98)
Wilmington, DE
Acupuncture
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(302) 454-1200#20
80GPS
Barry L. Gommer Jr.
Barry L. Gommer Jr.·LAc
4.8(87)
Wilmington, DE area
Acupuncture
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