Electro-Acupuncture

What is Electro-Acupuncture?

Electro-Acupuncture is a technique where electrodes are attached to needles that have already been inserted into the acupoints on the skin. A small electrical charge similar to the biological electricity of the human body is gently released and stimulates the acupoint to enhance the therapeutic effect. 

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What to Expect During Treatment?

Electro-Acupuncture may not be suitable for everyone especially for individuals who have a pacemaker or if they have metal in their body. Your Chinese medicine practitioner will undertake a thorough consultation and will ask questions based on safety to determine whether electro-acupuncture is appropriate for your condition or safe for you.

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However, if electro-acupuncture is suitable to be used for the treatment of your condition and is safe for you, during treatment with electro-acupuncture you will experience a slight pulsing sensation. This sensation should be comfortable and it is important to notify your practitioner during treatment whether the pulsing sensation is too intense and uncomfortable.

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What to Expect After Treatment?

After treatment it is normal to feel aching or tingling for a couple of hours in the areas that were treated with electro-acupuncture. However, it is not normal if your aching lasts for more that two days or becomes severe overtime; thus, you should inform your Chinese medicine practitioner whether you experience this immediately.

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