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Tendonitis Treatment in La Jolla
8 holistic practitioners in La Jolla 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 La Jolla for Tendonitis
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#1
91GPS
Pacific Pearl La Jolla
VerifiedPacific Pearl La Jolla·Multiple MDs/NDs
4.5(50)
Pacific Pearl La Jolla, La Jolla, CA 92037
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationregenerative medicine
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89GPS
Dr. Brooke Leverone
VerifiedDr. Brooke Leverone·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Brooke Leverone, La Jolla, CA 92037
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynaturopathic primary care
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89GPS
Moss Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMoss Center for Integrative Medicine·MD
4.5(50)
Moss Center for Integrative Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92037
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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(858) 457-1314#4
89GPS
Moss Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Charles A. Moss, MD·MD, pioneer in integrative medicine
4.8(0)
La Jolla, CA
integrative medicine
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(858) 457-1314#5
88GPS
Dr. Erica Oberg
VerifiedDr. Erica Oberg·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Erica Oberg, La Jolla, CA 92037
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary careregenerative medicine
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88GPS
UC San Diego Health Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.7(0)
Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA
integrative medicine
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(858) 657-8600