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Tendonitis Treatment in Palm Springs
8 holistic practitioners in Palm Springs 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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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 Palm Springs for Tendonitis
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84GPS
Desert Acupuncture & Wellness
RelevantDr. Ana Martinez, L.Ac.·L.Ac.
4.8(0)
Palm Springs, CA
✓ Acupuncture
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84GPS
Desert Acupuncture & Wellness
RelevantDr. Ana Martinez, L.Ac.·L.Ac.
4.8(0)
Palm Springs, CA
✓ Acupuncture
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87GPS
Holistic Primary Care
VerifiedDr. William Grimm·DO
4.5(50)
Holistic Primary Care, Palm Springs, CA 92260
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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87GPS
Pure Health
VerifiedMultiple Naturopathic Doctors·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
4.8(0)
552 S Paseo Dorotea #5, Palm Springs, CA 92264
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Pure Health
VerifiedPure Health·Multiple NDs
4.5(50)
Pure Health, Palm Springs, CA 92264
naturopathic medicineIV Nutrient Therapynaturopathic primary care
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82GPS
Vedas Integrative Healing
Ayurvedic Practitioners·Ayurvedic practitioners
4.7(28)
Palm Springs, CA
ayurvedic medicine
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