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Tendonitis Treatment in Colorado Springs
11 holistic practitioners in Colorado Springs who can help with Tendonitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
11 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 Colorado Springs for Tendonitis
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Chien
VerifiedCalvin Chien, LAc·LAc, Licensed since 1997, Colorado Licensed 2004
4.9(0)
4905 N Union Blvd #106, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
integrative medicine
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(719) 533-0008#2
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Peaceful Points Acupuncture
Shelly Greene, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
5265 N Academy Blvd, Suite 1400, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
integrative medicine
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(719) 291-4006#3
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Springs Community Acupuncture
Hannah & Kyndl·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified
4.8(0)
2828 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
integrative medicine
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(719) 464-5211#4
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Strata Med
Dr. Kelli Miller, LAc, Dipl.Ac.·LAc, Dipl.Ac., Practicing since 2001
4.7(0)
3314 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
integrative medicine
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(719) 428-2202#6
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Chien's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedCalvin Chien, LAc·LAc, Licensed since 1997, Colorado Licensed 2004
4.9(0)
4905 N Union Blvd #106, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
naturopathic medicine
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(719) 533-0008#7
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Chien's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedCalvin Chien, LAc·LAc, Licensed since 1997, Colorado Licensed 2004
4.9(0)
4905 N Union Blvd #106, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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(719) 533-0008#8
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Peaceful Points Acupuncture
Shelly Greene, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
5265 N Academy Blvd, Suite 1400, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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(719) 291-4006#9
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Springs Community Acupuncture
Hannah & Kyndl·LAc, NCCAOM-Certified
4.8(0)
2828 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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(719) 464-5211