Electro-acupuncture involves attaching small electrodes to the acupuncture needles and applying a pulsating electrical current to stimulate the point and enhance the therapeutic effect of the treatment. The patient will feel a gentle vibration which is often very soothing.
While electro-acupuncture may be used as a component of almost all acupuncture treatments, it is has garnered especially good results regarding the treatment of neurological diseases, chronic pain, spasms, and paralysis. It is also commonly used in sports medicine to treat sports injuries.
Electro-acupuncture involves attaching small electrodes to the acupuncture needles and applying a pulsating electrical current to stimulate the point and enhance the therapeutic effect of the treatment. The patient will feel a gentle vibration which is often very soothing.
While electro-acupuncture may be used as a component of almost all acupuncture treatments, it is has garnered especially good results regarding the treatment of neurological diseases, chronic pain, spasms, and paralysis. It is also commonly used in sports medicine to treat sports injuries.