Electro-acupuncture is an adjunct to acupuncture therapy whereby an electrical current travel from an electro-machine through connecting cables and is attached to the heads of acupuncture needles to help stimulate the muscle/fascia via various electrotherapeutic methods. In China, electroacupuncture has been widely used to treat neurological disorders, including chronic pain, muscle spasms, and paralysis, by providing constant stimulation.
Please inform your practitioner if you have a pacemaker, as you should avoid electro-acupuncture.