Electroacupuncture and traditional acupuncture – the difference

Both uses the same points as traditional acupuncture.

Electroacupuncture use electric current to stimulate the acupuncture points. While traditional acupuncture don’t use electricity current, but only with traditional acupuncture techniques. It manually stimulate the needles and promote Qi (vital energy).

Generally two needles are selected to connect to the stimulator. A few pairs of points can be stimulated at the same time. After you get the “De Qi”(de Chi, means “get or feel the energy”) sensation, your acupuncturist will turn on the electro-stimulator.

You may feel the electric pulse. Based on what condition you have, we can help adjust the frequency and intensity of the electroacupuncture stimulator.

Electroacupuncture is usually used to stimulate muscle and nerve, aiming to promote circulation, reduce inflammation. It has been used to accelerate the recovery of injured muscles, or damaged nerves such as bell’s palsy.

Benefits of electroacupuncture

A various of conditions may be benefit with electro-acupuncture. Such as:

Pain management

Headache, neck shoulder pain, lower back pain, sciatica nerve pain, etc.

There are evidences indicate that electro-acupuncture stimulates the body to generate endorphin, which help relieving the pain and relaxing the body. The pulse on the muscles also stimulates the local area. It is believed to improve circulation and reduce inflammation.

Reduce the severity of arthritis

Relieve varies stress related symptoms

Managing symptoms such as muscular tension often associated with asthma