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Tendonitis Treatment in Cambridge
8 holistic practitioners in Cambridge 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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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 Cambridge for Tendonitis
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88GPS
Path to Whole Health
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.8(64)
Cambridge, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Path to Whole Health
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
Cambridge, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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87GPS
Spaulding Rehabilitation Cambridge Outpatient Integrative Medicine
Dr. Ariana Vora and team·Multiple licensed practitioners, hospital-affiliated
4.5(78)
Cambridge Outpatient Center, Cambridge, MA
integrative medicine
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Cambridge Outpatient Integrative Medicine
Dr. Ariana Vora and team·Multiple licensed practitioners, hospital-affiliated
4.5(0)
Cambridge Outpatient Center, Cambridge, MA
integrative medicine
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Mount Auburn Hospital Integrative Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Hospital-based integrative practitioners
4.6(84)
Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA
integrative medicine
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Mount Auburn Hospital Integrative Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Hospital-based integrative practitioners
4.6(0)
Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA
integrative medicine
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