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Tendonitis Treatment in Shreveport

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

5 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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