Electroacupuncture Acupuncture Electrical Stimulation

Tiny Electrical Impules

During an electroacupuncture treatment the same fine needles are inserted on specific body points as with traditional acupuncture. However, in this instance electrical stimulation of the body is created by passing small electrical impulses through the needles.

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Electroacupuncture may be suitable for a wide range of conditions:

• Chronic muscle spasms (eg Back pain)
• Neurological conditions (eg Multiple Sclerosis)
• Muscle weakness / wasting disorders (eg Stroke)
• Partial paralysis disorders (eg Bells Palsy)
• Trauma / Accident Recovery
• Chronic pain syndromes (eg Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome)

How does electroacupuncture feel?

Electroacupuncture is done by using a device which is attached to the needles via small clips. This device allows the practitioner to adjust the intensity and frequency of the impulse depending on each patients requirements or the disorder in question. Most commonly patients report a mild tingling sensation while partaking in electroacupuncture.

How does Electroacupuncture work?

Our bodies are electrical units. In a healthy body electrical signals from the brain and nerves cause the release of beneficial chemicals. These activate muscles to move or control other essential body functions. The basic premise behind electroacupuncture is to increase the effect of the needles through the addition of an electrical impulse. It is thought the electrical impulse is able to stimulate more powerfully a larger area than just the needle itself. It is also suggested that certain electrical frequencies may induce the release beneficial chemicals (eg enkephalins and dynorphins) which regulate pain perception in the body.