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Tendonitis Treatment in Portland

42 holistic practitioners in Portland who can help with Tendonitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

42 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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Recommended Treatments

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)
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Practitioners in Portland for Tendonitis

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#28
80GPS

Dr. Peter Knight

Verified
Dr. Peter Knight·ND
4.8(62)
975 Broadway, #1, South Portland, ME 04106
Functional Medicine Consultation
#31
80GPS

Dr. Sarah Kotzur

Verified
Dr. Sarah Kotzur·ND
4.7(38)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#32
80GPS

Dr. Paula Cluney

Verified
Dr. Paula Cluney·ND
4.6(29)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#33
80GPS

Dr. Beth Stockwell

Verified
Dr. Beth Stockwell·ND
4.7(34)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#34
80GPS

Dr. Jacob Aguiar II

Verified
Dr. Jacob Aguiar II·ND
4.5(26)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#35
80GPS

Dr. Steven Zarembka

Verified
Dr. Steven Zarembka·ND
4.6(31)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#36
80GPS

Dr. Fredric Shotz

Verified
Dr. Fredric Shotz·ND
4.8(112)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#37
80GPS

Dr. Devra Krassner

Verified
Dr. Devra Krassner·ND
4.9(52)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#38
80GPS

Dr. Rebecca Morrell

Verified
Dr. Rebecca Morrell·ND
4.7(43)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#39
80GPS

Dr. Mikaela Arredondo

Verified
Dr. Mikaela Arredondo·ND
4.8(61)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#40
80GPS

Dr. Renee Lang II

Verified
Dr. Renee Lang II·ND
4.6(28)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#41
80GPS

Dr. Sasha Rose

Verified
Dr. Sasha Rose·ND
4.7(36)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#42
80GPS

Dr. Hannah Fogg

Verified
Dr. Hannah Fogg·ND
4.8(45)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine