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Tendonitis Treatment in Flagstaff
10 holistic practitioners in Flagstaff who can help with Tendonitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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 Flagstaff for Tendonitis
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91GPS
Stuck Community Acupuncture
RelevantLicensed Acupuncturists·LAc, licensed acupuncturists, 501(c)(3) nonprofit
4.9(94)
Flagstaff, AZ
✓ Acupuncture
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91GPS
Stuck Community Acupuncture
RelevantLicensed Acupuncturists·LAc, licensed acupuncturists, 501(c)(3) nonprofit
4.9(0)
Flagstaff, AZ
✓ Acupuncture
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94GPS
Aspen Integrative Medical Center
VerifiedMultiple Licensed NDs·ND, licensed naturopathic physicians
4.9(102)
Flagstaff, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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94GPS
Aspen Integrative Medical Center
VerifiedMultiple Licensed NDs·ND, licensed naturopathic physicians
4.9(0)
Flagstaff, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Beth Claxton Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Beth Claxton, MD·MD, board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology, certified Functional Medicine, Certified Yoga (Ayurvedic) Health Coach
4.8(46)
Flagstaff, AZ
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Dr. Beth Claxton Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Beth Claxton, MD·MD, board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology, certified Functional Medicine, Certified Yoga (Ayurvedic) Health Coach
4.8(0)
Flagstaff, AZ
Functional Medicine Consultation
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83GPS
Poke Root Integrative Medicine
VerifiedLicensed Naturopathic Physician·ND, naturopathic physician
4.7(38)
705 N. Leroux St, Flagstaff, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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Mountain Medicine Integrative Wellness
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·Multiple licensed practitioners (DC, ND, LMT)
4.7(46)
Flagstaff, AZ
integrative medicine
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