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Tendonitis Treatment in Pasadena
12 holistic practitioners in Pasadena who can help with Tendonitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
12 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 Pasadena for Tendonitis
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#1
85GPS
Wuxia Integrative Medicine
RelevantWuxia Acupuncture·L.Ac Team
4.5(50)
Wuxia Integrative Medicine, Pasadena, CA 91107
✓ AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(626) 639-3887#2
84GPS
Ryan Fong Acupuncture
RelevantRyan Fong·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Ryan Fong Acupuncture, Pasadena, CA 91101
✓ Acupuncture
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(323) 423-3061#3
90GPS
Paracelsus Natural Family Health
VerifiedParacelsus Natural Family Health Center·ND/DO Team
4.5(50)
Paracelsus Natural Family Health, Pasadena, CA 91101
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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89.4GPS
Optimal Health & Wellness
VerifiedDr. Clement Lee, NMD·NMD, Licensed ND (ND-385), Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine 2009, BS Biological Sciences UC Irvine, AANP, CNDA, NAEM, NATI, Hackett Hemwall Foundation prolotherapy training
4.7(89)
202 S Lake Ave, Suite 298, Pasadena, CA 91101
iv nutrient therapyhormone therapyWestern Herbal Medicine
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(626) 869-8946#5
89GPS
LALIM Health
VerifiedDr. April Soto·MD, FAAFP, FAIHM
4.5(50)
LALIM Health, South Pasadena, CA 91030
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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87GPS
Shine Health and Wellness
VerifiedDr. Kimberley Shine·MD
4.5(50)
Shine Health and Wellness, Pasadena, CA 91101
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
Dr. Reem Sharhan ND
VerifiedDr. Reem Sharhan·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Reem Sharhan ND, Pasadena, CA 91101
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic primary care
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85GPS
Dr. Max's Healing Center
Dr. Max Healing Center·DC
4.5(50)
Dr. Max's Healing Center, Pasadena, CA 91101
Chiropractic Care
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85GPS
Dr. Sarah Thompson Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Sarah Thompson, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Pasadena, CA
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Sarah Thompson Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Sarah Thompson, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Pasadena, CA
naturopathic medicine
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