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Tendonitis Treatment in Encinitas
8 holistic practitioners in Encinitas 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 Encinitas for Tendonitis
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#1
87GPS
MK Integrative Wellness
Relevant VerifiedMK Integrative Wellness·Multiple NDs/LAcs
4.5(50)
MK Integrative Wellness, Encinitas, CA 92024
✓ Acupuncturenaturopathic medicineIV Nutrient Therapynaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
SynergyO3
VerifiedDr. Vollp·Medical Doctor
5.0(10)
1011 Devonshire Dr, Ste C2, Encinitas, CA 92024
Ozone Therapy
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85GPS
Pure Health
VerifiedPure Health San Diego·Multiple NDs
4.5(50)
Pure Health, Encinitas, CA 92024
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
Dr. Rachel Morgan Holistic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Rachel Morgan, ND·ND
5.0(0)
Encinitas, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Rachel Morgan Holistic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Rachel Morgan, ND·ND
5.0(0)
Encinitas, CA
naturopathic medicine
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84.4GPS
Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Mark Stengler, NMD·NMD, MS, Naturopathic Doctor
4.7(50)
324 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
chelationFunctional Medicine Consultationdetoxification
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(760) 274-2377