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Tendonitis Treatment in Sugar Land
7 holistic practitioners in Sugar Land who can help with Tendonitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
7 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 Sugar Land for Tendonitis
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#1
89GPS
Sugar Land Acupuncture Center
RelevantDr. Yun Zhang, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate, 20+ years experience
4.7(84)
Sugar Land, TX 77498
✓ Acupuncture
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90.5GPS
Sugar Land Functional Health
VerifiedDr. Lisa Chen, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Functional Medicine Fellowship
4.7(98)
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88.5GPS
Sugar Land Integrative Wellness
VerifiedDr. James Park, DO·DO, Board-Certified, Integrative Medicine specialist
4.6(86)
Sugar Land, TX 77478
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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87GPS
Sugar Land Chiropractic Wellness
Dr. Robert Garcia, DC·DC, Sports Medicine certified
4.6(77)
Sugar Land, TX 77498
Chiropractic Care
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87GPS
Sugar Land Ayurveda
Geeta Sharma, Ayurvedic Practitioner·Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner
4.6(74)
Sugar Land, TX 77478
ayurvedic medicineWestern Herbal Medicine
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