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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Lafayette
8 holistic practitioners in Lafayette who can help with Plantar Fasciitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Plantar Fasciitis
Gabriel treats plantar fasciitis as inflammatory and degenerative condition requiring multi-modal approach. Protocol: 1) Reduce acute inflammation (rest, ice, anti-inflammatory supplements), 2) Address biomechanical factors (orthotics, proper footwear, gait analysis), 3) Stretching program (calf str...
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Key Supplements
- Curcumin 1000-2000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory)
- Omega-3 4-6g/day (reduces inflammation)
- Boswellia 500mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory, reduces pain)
- Bromelain 500mg 3x/day between meals (anti-inflammatory enzyme)
- MSM 2-4g/day (reduces pain, supports connective tissue)
- Vitamin C 2000mg/day (collagen synthesis, tissue repair)
Key Lab Markers
- X-ray foot (rules out stress fracture, shows heel spur in 50%—but spur doesn't cause pain, many people with spurs have no symptoms, many with plantar fasciitis have no spur)
- Ultrasound (shows plantar fascia thickening >4mm diagnostic, can measure thickness to track healing)
- MRI (if diagnosis uncertain—shows fascia inflammation, partial tear, rules out other causes—tarsal tunnel, nerve entrapment, stress fracture)
- Vitamin D
Practitioners in Lafayette for Plantar Fasciitis
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Joy Faulk
VerifiedDr. Joy Faulk·ND
4.8(134)
1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite 117, Lafayette, LA 70508
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 347-6756#2
80GPS
Dr. Chris Cormier
Dr. Chris Cormier·DC
4.8(121)
108 Republic Ave. Ste. B, Lafayette, LA 70508
Chiropractic Care
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(337) 456-6555#3
80GPS
Dr. Jason Prevost
Dr. Jason Prevost·DC
4.9(189)
217 W Brentwood Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506
Chiropractic Care
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(337) 565-7140#4
80GPS
Dr. Krystal Shelmire
VerifiedDr. Krystal Shelmire·ND
4.6(72)
Lafayette, LA 70506
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 555-0314#5
80GPS
Dr. Jaime Frederick
VerifiedDr. Jaime Frederick·ND, CNHP
4.7(95)
Lafayette, LA
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 555-0327#6
80GPS
Dr. Elizabeth McLain
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth McLain·MD
4.7(108)
Lafayette, LA 70503
integrative medicine
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(337) 555-0338