Electroacupuncture
What is electroacupuncture?
Electroacupuncture is a modern advancement of traditional acupuncture. In this method, the effects of the needles are enhanced by weak electrical currents. The electrical impulses stimulate the release of endorphins and other natural neurotransmitters, and promote local blood circulation as well as the regeneration of nerve tissue. The intensity is adjusted so that only a slight tingling sensation is felt.
Bei welchen Symptomen hilft Elektroakupunktur?
Electroacupuncture is often used for the following issues:
Pain: sciatica, lumbago, slipped disc, migraine, stiff neck with «arms falling asleep», shingles; if nerve roots are involved
Paralysis and numbness: «formication» (tingling) when the hands «fall asleep» at night, numbness in the extremities, stiff neck
Inflammations: tendonitis such as tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, Achilles tendon complaints
Injuries / operations: to accelerate healing in the case of torn muscle fibers, torn ligaments, strains, overstretching, Achilles tendon irritation, severe swelling, in the late healing phase of bone fractures, muscle atrophy
Important: Patients with pacemakers or epilepsy must not be treated with electroacupuncture in order to avoid interference with the devices or seizures.
How much does an electro-acupuncture treatment cost?
A single electroacupuncture treatment usually costs between 120 and 156 francs. The exact costs depend on the duration of the treatment.
I am recognised by the ErfahrungsMedizinisches Register (EMR). Most supplementary insurance policies for complementary medicine therefore cover part of the treatment costs. Please ask your supplementary insurance company.
TCM practitioner: Xiaoyun Li
ZSR number: T639764
EGK therapist number: 57381
What are the possible side effects of electroacupuncture?
The treatment is safe and is often perceived as relaxing. Occasionally, slight redness or a brief muscle twitch may occur during the session. Other rare side effects include small bruises (hematomas) or temporary muscle soreness. Nerve injury is virtually impossible if the treatment is carried out by trained personnel due to the precise needle placement.
