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Tendonitis Treatment in Berkeley
9 holistic practitioners in Berkeley who can help with Tendonitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 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 Berkeley for Tendonitis
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#1
87GPS
Hana Holistic
Relevant VerifiedDr. Hana·MD
4.5(50)
Hana Holistic, Berkeley, CA 94704
✓ Acupunctureholistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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89GPS
Solidago Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Terry Fong·ND
4.5(50)
Solidago Integrative Health, Berkeley, CA 94704
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynaturopathic primary care
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87GPS
Berkeley Center for Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Robert Duplain·ND
4.5(50)
Berkeley Center for Natural Medicine, Berkeley, CA 94704
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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87GPS
Dr. Rebecca Stone Naturopathic Health
VerifiedDr. Rebecca Stone, ND·ND
5.0(0)
Berkeley, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Rebecca Stone Naturopathic Health
VerifiedDr. Rebecca Stone, ND·ND
5.0(0)
Berkeley, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86.8GPS
Perspire Sauna Studio - Berkeley
Certified staff·Certified wellness staff
4.8(94)
2598 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Infrared Sauna Therapy
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85GPS
Core Wellness FM
Dr. Carolyn Finnegan·Certified FM
4.5(50)
Core Wellness FM, Berkeley, CA 94704
Functional Medicine Consultation
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