What Is Electro-Acupuncture?​​

Electro-acupuncture uses a medical-grade device that attaches small clips to acupuncture needles already in place. A low-frequency electrical current is then delivered through the needles to:

• Modulate pain signals along nerve pathways

• Improve local blood circulation and tissue oxygenation

• Reduce swelling and inflammation

• Activate motor points in inhibited or weakened muscles

• Support nerve repair and recovery

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When We Recommend Electro-Acupuncture

Electro-acupuncture is particularly effective for:

• Neck & back pain — tight muscles, disc irritation, joint dysfunction

• Sciatica & nerve pain — radiating pain, numbness, tingling down the leg or arm

• Peripheral neuropathy — nerve damage from diabetes, chemotherapy, or injury

• Sports injuries & repetitive strain — rotator cuff, IT band, tennis elbow

• Knee pain & arthritis — stiffness, swelling, reduced mobility

• Muscle spasm & weakness — motor point release and reactivation

• Post-injury or post-surgical recovery — tissue repair and circulation support

• Cervical & lumbar radiculopathy — nerve root irritation with referred symptoms

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What To Expect

• First Visit (60–75 minutes) Your first session includes a full health history intake, physical assessment, and your initial treatment. Stimulation intensity is always adjusted to your comfort throughout the session.

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• Follow-Up Visits (45–60 minutes) Follow-up sessions focus on your progress and evolving treatment goals. The number of treatments needed varies depending on your condition, how long you've had it, your overall health, and how your body responds. Acute injuries often respond more quickly, while chronic or complex conditions may require a longer course of care. Alex will reassess your progress regularly and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Does electro-acupuncture hurt? No. Most patients feel only a mild pulsing or buzzing sensation. Intensity is always adjusted to your comfort — it should never feel sharp or painful.

• Is it safe for nerve pain and neuropathy? Yes. Electro-acupuncture is commonly used for peripheral neuropathy, sciatica, and post-surgical nerve recovery. Alex will assess your specific presentation and select appropriate frequency and intensity settings.

• How many sessions will I need? This varies from person to person. Your condition, how long you've had it, and how your body responds all play a role. Alex will give you a realistic sense of what to expect after your first visit and will reassess your progress regularly throughout care.

• Can it be combined with other treatments? Yes — it works well alongside cupping, herbal medicine, and manual therapy. Treatment combinations are tailored to each patient's condition and goals.

• Is electro-acupuncture covered by insurance? Many insurance plans that cover acupuncture will also cover electro-acupuncture. We can verify your benefits before your first visit — call us or use the Insurance tab on our website.

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Local, Convenient Care

Our clinic is located at 60 Dutch Hill Road, Ste. 2B in Orangeburg, NY — easily accessible from Tappan, Blauvelt, Pearl River, Nyack, and all of Rockland County, as well as nearby Bergen County, NJ.

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Ready to get relief? Alex Kim, L.Ac. offers same-day and same-week appointments in Orangeburg, NY.

Call (845) 570-5057 or book online below.

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