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Electro-Stimulation

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Electro-acupuncture is the application of a pulsating electrical current to acupuncture needles or pads. Acupuncture needles are inserted and manipulated to attain the qi reaction. They are then attach to an electrode to provide continuous stimulation.

The electrical stimulation of the needles strengthens the circulation of qi and blood.

Although electro-acupuncture may be used as a component of nearly all acupuncture treatments that require manipulation of the needles, it is recommended for the treatment of neurological diseases, including chronic pain, spasm, and paralysis. Electro-Acupuncture has been used to numb an area during surgery or dental work.

Points are generally selected in pairs, with 1-3 pairs at one time, and the pairs are usually on the same side of the body. There is virtually no current transmitted through the body, but there is enough of a local voltage stimulus for the patient to feel a stimulus at the point where the needle is inserted.

Duration of standard treatment with electro-acupuncture is usually 10-20 minutes and rarely exceeds 30 minutes. The electrical pulsing stimulus is used in a few cases for an hour or more, especially for difficult to treat neurological disorders.

It is normal for the patient to experience mild twitching of the muscle, as well as the usual "gathering qi" reactions of acupuncture therapy: sensation of numbness, distention, and/or heaviness.

Electro-acupuncture is a convenient stimulation technique to be utilized with the same acupuncture points and the same number of treatments as with manual acupuncture.

All electrical implants are an absolute counter indication to electro-acupuncture.


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