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Tendonitis Treatment in Albuquerque
8 holistic practitioners in Albuquerque who can help with Tendonitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Tendonitis
Gabriel distinguishes acute tendonitis (inflammation—treat with rest, ice, anti-inflammatories) from chronic tendinosis (degeneration—requires regenerative treatment to stimulate healing, not just anti-inflammatories). Protocol: 1) Acute phase (first 2 weeks): rest, ice, anti-inflammatory supplement...
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Acupuncture
Key Supplements
- Curcumin 1000-2000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory)
- Omega-3 4-6g/day (reduces inflammation)
- Boswellia 500mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory)
- Bromelain 500mg 3x/day between meals (anti-inflammatory enzyme)
- MSM 2-4g/day (sulfur compound—supports collagen, reduces pain)
- Vitamin C 2000mg/day (collagen synthesis critical for tendon healing)
Key Lab Markers
- Ultrasound (first-line imaging—shows tendon thickening, tears, calcifications, hyperemia—blood flow indicating inflammation)
- MRI (if diagnosis uncertain—shows tendon pathology, partial/complete tears, surrounding soft tissue)
- X-ray (shows calcific tendonitis—calcium deposits in tendon, rules out bone pathology)
- Blood tests if systemic cause suspected: Rheumatoid Factor, Anti-CCP (inflammatory arthritis), Uric acid (gout can mimic tendonitis), Fasting glucose, HbA1c (diabetes impairs healing), Thyroid panel (hypothyroidism associated with tendon issues), Vitamin D, magnesium (deficiencies impair healing)
Practitioners in Albuquerque for Tendonitis
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#1
80GPS
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
RelevantMountain Spirit Integrative Medicine·Integrative Medicine Team
4.8(156)
3216 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
✓ Acupuncture
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(505) 988-2449#2
80GPS
UNM Center for Life
RelevantUNM Center for Life·Integrative Medicine Team
4.7(92)
6500 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87109
✓ Acupuncture
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(505) 925-7464#3
80GPS
Dr. Shawn Weeks
Relevant VerifiedDr. Shawn Weeks·DOM
4.8(43)
2625 Pennsylvania St. NE, Suite 750, Albuquerque, NM 87110
✓ Acupuncture
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(505) 281-8891#4
80GPS
Miklos Major
Miklos Major·ScD, DNP, NP-BC
4.7(38)
4700 Jefferson St NE Ste 800, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 932-7112#5
80GPS
Functional Medicine Center of Albuquerque
Functional Medicine Center of Albuquerque·Chiropractic & Functional Medicine
4.8(52)
10801 Lomas Blvd NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 888-6138#6
80GPS
Dr. Marcus Higi
VerifiedDr. Marcus Higi·MD
4.6(34)
6800 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87109
integrative medicine
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(505) 226-2300