Not your typical practitioner…
“Steven is extremely knowledgeable and is not a typical practitioner. He has studied all over the world learning his craft. Steven will treat whatever ails you. Here’s what I have worked on with him:
- Persistent cough–never went away…Steven kicked it with one point! I don’t cough anymore!
- Low back pain–has brought relief to my low back.
- Nerve pain–not sure how to describe this, but you know how some days you just wake up and something really hurts? He’ll get rid of it. My hands, neck, knees, and head have benefited from this.
- Stress–helped work thru stress and feel balanced.
- Sleep–evened out my sleep cycle.
- Stomach–terrible indigestion and heart burn (to the point where I couldn’t work out and had trouble sleeping) averted!
These are just the things I remember from the past year of working with Steven Sonmore. If you want the real deal in acupuncture, go see him!”
John L. – Minneapolis, MN
In a study published by the National Institute of Health, researchers looked at the effectiveness of using acupuncture to relieve the symptoms of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. After separating 100 participants into two groups, the researchers conducted the study using either seven actual acupuncture points or seven sham acupuncture points. Of the group that received actual acupuncture, 92 percent reported decreased symptoms associated with their ailments. This study demonstrates acupuncture as a viable option for men suffering from chronic prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has been around for nearly 4,000 years. It combines nutrition, herbs, acupuncture and other modalities to help keep your body functioning properly, while also treating any ailments that might occur. TCM has been used to treat both men and women, regardless of age and it is frequently becoming the medical choice for those who prefer to treat things naturally.
There are certain health issues that tend to occur more frequently in men than women and many of these conditions can be easily controlled or treated using Traditional Chinese Medicine. Afflictions such as high blood pressure, depression, urinary issues, stress and prostate problems are just a few of the issues that affect men. And these ailments, along with many others, respond very favorably to acupuncture and TCM.
Most people think of acupuncture for pain relief. But the truth is it can treat so much more. Acupuncture can help with anxiety, depression, heart health, insomnia, digestive issues and of course any kind of pain. Acupuncture is most commonly thought of as a way of relieving pain and it is the most researched therapy in the world for pain relief. Without purposely trying to cause a debate between the sexes, it is statistically shown that men are less likely to seek out help when they experience pain, as they don’t want to appear weak. This is where something like acupuncture can be a great asset for men. Regular acupuncture treatments as preventive medicine can help keep you guys in top shape, thus avoiding aches, pains, strains and pulls.
Acupuncture also calms the mind, the nervous system and the endocrine system. All of these things work in conjunction to keep your body functioning properly. However, in the world we live in, stress, anxiety and depression have become rampant. Specific acupuncture points can literally decrease the heart rate, slow breathing and relax the mind in a matter of seconds to minutes. This helps alleviate the added stress that men, in particular, feel on a daily basis.
Acupuncture is also frequently used to regulate the circulatory system. Men, once again, tend to have higher levels of stress that can affect their heart and circulatory systems. Specific acupuncture points and Chinese herbs can easily lower blood pressure, calm heart arrhythmias and increase circulation to the peripheral areas of the body.
Men’s health can be a complicated web that has to be unraveled one strand at a time. That is why at our Edina Acupuncture clinic we start out with a diagnosis to determine exactly what is going on first. But it is easy to see why choosing acupuncture to help keep the body in alignment is a great option for men of all ages.
Find out how your health can be optimized. Give us a call today at 952-831-8080 or reach us https://orientalmedcare.com/contact/ .
