Soul Potential Acupuncture & Wellness

  Have you experienced injuries to your back and neck that just won’t heal? Do you want a treatment method that doesn’t involve narcotics or surgery? Acupuncture may be an ideal treatment method for you. Your lower back and neck are vulnerable parts of your body that are prone to injury in sports, exercise, and other vigorous activities. Bending, lifting, and twisting can damage your muscles and ligaments over time, or simply as you age. After years of movement and activity, some common conditions that can develop are herniated discs, thickened ligaments, and spinal stenosis. Other people may experience back and neck pains from fibromyalgia. The different types of neck and back pains may vary from person to person. If you have chronic dull aches, stabbing pains, tingling, or numbness, and these are not a result of more serious conditions, you may be a good candidate for acupuncture. At Soul Potential Acupuncture and Wellness in Castle Rock, Colorado, Vonda Muncy has years of experienc

Knee pain affects about 25% of all adolescents and adults, making it the most common source of chronic pain and a problem that seriously impacts your mobility. To get effective, natural pain relief without any side effects, call the office in Castle Rock, Colorado, or book an appointment online . Knee Pain Q & A What commonly causes knee pain? The most common causes of knee pain include overuse injuries, like runner’s knee, and acute injuries, such as ligament, meniscus, and tendon tears. If you have chronic knee pain, however, chances are it’s due to one of the following conditions: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Tendinitis Bursitis Chondromalacia patella (cartilage problem) Your risk of developing knee pain increases if you had a previous injury and if you’re overweight. For every pound of weight you gain, your knees absorb 4 extra pounds of pressure, which significantly raises your risk for osteoarthritis. What other symptoms might develop with my knee pain? Your knee pain

  While modern medicine has made incredible advances when it comes to healing the human body, it hasn’t yet been able to crack many medical conditions, including age-related macular degeneration. This condition is one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness around the world and affects 11 million people in the United States alone — and this number is predicted to double to 22 million by 2050 thanks to an aging population. Despite these large numbers, little progress has been made in treating or reversing this sight-robbing disease. That said, one area of medicine is showing great promise in resolving macular degeneration, and it’s a therapy that’s been in practice for millennia — acupuncture. At Soul Potential Acupuncture & Wellness , Vonda Muncy, an expertly trained acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine specialist, offers an innovative, yet time-tested, approach to health and wellness. One area where we’ve had great success is helping our patients in Cast

  Myth: Acupuncture is painful The needles used in acupuncture are solid (as opposed to hollow) which makes them as thin as a strand of hair or cat’s whiskers. Because of the thinness, some people can’t feel them on insertion. Once the needle is inserted there is no pain. Sometime heaviness or dullness is felt. This is actually a good sign. It is called “de qi” and signifies energy or qi moving in that location. Myth: Acupuncture is only used to treat pain Acupuncture is well known for treating all kinds of pain from back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain and hip pain to name a few. Aside from pain, acupuncture is also effective in addressing infertility, digestive issues, allergies, side effects of cancer treatments, headaches and pregnancy discomfort. Many fertility clinics recommend acupuncture as an adjunct to their treatments. Myth: Acupuncture is outdated and not recommended Far from being outdated, acupuncture has been proven in controlled trials to be effective for ove

  Anxiety is a pervasive condition that affects the daily life of 32% of adolescents and 19% of adults in America. If you struggle with overwhelming anxiety, schedule an appointment online or call the office in Castle Rock, Colorado. Anxiety Q & A What symptoms signal anxiety? Anxiety develops when you’re worried about an upcoming event or fearful of a perceived threat. All types of circumstances can cause anxiety, from worry about whether you will pass a test to suddenly facing immediate danger. When anxiety appears, you’ll experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms. You may feel tense, irritable, and nauseous. Anxiety makes many patients sweat, and some develop a fast heartbeat. There are also many different types of anxiety, and each one has its own unique symptoms. For example, a phobia makes you anxious about a specific object or situation, while panic disorder causes symptoms that mimic a heart attack. When should I get help for anxiety? Anxiety is such a deep par