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Tendonitis Treatment in Rockford
10 holistic practitioners in Rockford 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 Rockford for Tendonitis
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#1
92GPS
Integrative Healing Center
Dr. Elisha Robinson·Dr. Robinson: integrative medicine specialist
4.9(157)
Rockford, IL
integrative medicine
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92GPS
Integrative Healing Center
Dr. Elisha Robinson·Dr. Robinson: integrative medicine specialist
4.9(0)
Rockford, IL
integrative medicine
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91GPS
Rockford Wellness Collective
Dr. Kimberly Williams·Dr. Williams: multiple integrative credentials, 18+ years practice
4.8(124)
Rockford, IL
integrative medicine
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91GPS
Rockford Wellness Collective
Dr. Kimberly Williams·Dr. Williams: multiple integrative credentials, 18+ years practice
4.8(0)
Rockford, IL
integrative medicine
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87GPS
Healing Path of Rockford
Dr. Leonard·Functional medicine practitioner
4.7(86)
Rockford, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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87GPS
Healing Path of Rockford
Dr. Leonard·Functional medicine practitioner
4.7(0)
Rockford, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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84GPS
Integrative Medical Associates (IMA Rockford)
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.6(68)
Rockford, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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84GPS
Integrative Medical Associates (IMA Rockford)
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.6(0)
Rockford, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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