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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Woodland Hills

5 holistic practitioners in Woodland Hills who can help with Plantar Fasciitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

5 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

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