Electroacupuncture
What is Electroacupuncture?
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Electroacupuncture is a form of acupuncture where a small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles. After the needles are inserted, electrodes are attached to the needles which are connected to a device that generates electrical impulses, enhancing the effects of acupuncture.
The stimulation can vary in intensity and frequency depending on the condition being treated and the patient's response.
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What it helps with?
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Electroacupuncture helps by providing additional stimulation to the acupuncture points and surrounding tissues.
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Electroacupuncture may help alleviate acute and chronic pain conditions such as musculoskeletal pain, headaches and neuropathic pain. It can help with muscle relaxation to reduce tension, stiffness and spasms. Some research suggests that electroacupuncture can modulate the activity of the nervous system, potentially helping to balance sympathetic and parasympathetic functions.
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Side effects:
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Electroacupuncture is considered safe when performed by trained and qualified practitioners. However,
some individuals may experience mild discomfort or a tingling sensation at the site of needle insertion or where the electrodes are placed. This is usually temporary and subsides once the treatment is completed. If any discomfort is experienced, the machine is turned down to a more comfortable setting.
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Electroacupuncture will not be done if:
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You are pregnant.
Have heart disease.
Have had a stroke.
Have a pacemaker.
Have epilepsy or experience seizures.
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