Acupuncture, Traditional Therapies & Oriental Medicines

Electroacupuncture

Electro-acupuncture is the term used to refer the application of a pulsating electrical current to acupuncture needles, or even without needles, to acupuncture points on the body. The current is usually 40-80 volts, however no current is actually transmitted through the body. There will be only enough stimulation for the patient to feel a minor pulsating sensation. A standard treatment period usually lasts between 10 and 20 minutes and rarely exceeds half an hour. Electro-acupuncture treatments are often shorter than regular acupuncture treatments due to the stronger and continued stimulus. A unique advantage of electro-acupuncture is its ability to simulate an area larger than the needle itself which ultimately  reduces the need for a precise insertion of needles.