What is the difference between acupuncture, acupressure, and electro-acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the insertion of needles at specific points on the body. Acupressure uses the same points, but stimulates them with pressure rather than with needles. The effects are not as deep or as long lasting as acupuncture. Electro-acupuncture either uses electricity to stimulate the acupuncture points or uses electricity on the needles to maintain constant stimulation of the point during the treatment. When used in conjunction with needles, it is a stronger treatment than acupuncture alone. Stronger in this case means more sensation at the points treated during the treatment, and longer lasting results for some patients. Electroacupuncture may be too strong a treatment for weaker patients, children, and seniors.
