Electroacupuncture Session

Acupuncture means the stimulation of a certain point or points near the surface of the body by the insertion of special pads. The purpose of acupuncture is to prevent or modify the perception of pain and is thus a form of pain control. In addition through the normalization of physiological functions it may also serve in the treatment of certain diseases or dysfunctions of the body. Our Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is one of the most common electrotherapy treatments Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) uses small devices that deliver pulses of electrical stimulation. The goal of the TENS therapy is to stimulate sensory nerves to achieve pain relief and it is often used for both nerve pain and chronic pain conditions. How Does it Work? Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a safe easy to use drug-free method of managing pain. A very low level electrical current is applied to areas of the body using soft gel pads that stick to the skin. The low level electrical current stimulates nerves in the body that help to reduce pain. What TENS is for TENS can help relieve certain types of short-term and long-term pain such as: period pain labour pain in pregnancy pain caused by a sports injury pain caused by a condition like arthritis or endometriosis Its thought to work by encouraging your body to release natural painkillers called endorphins and by stopping pain messages from your nerves reaching your brain. Electroacupuncture is a modern variation of acupuncture that uses a mild electric current to stimulate acupoints. Electroacupuncture can offer several benefits over standard acupuncture such as increased analgesic effect improved blood circulation enhanced muscle relaxation and reduced side effect.