Electro-acupuncture, or electric acupuncture, is a method derived from traditional Chinese science that is performed using dry needles and an alternating electric current of 4-6 volts. method of doing In the desired sterilized area, in specific points of acupuncture or in the involved area, the physiotherapist inserts disposable steel dry needles, whose length, diameter, angle and method of inserting the needle are determined by the skills that the specialist physiotherapist takes and performs, and then they are connected to the current by four or six electrodes in parallel or cross. Its duration also depends on a series of parameters that take 5 to 20 minutes by considering those parameters. ### Application cases 1- Pains of muscular and myofascial origin Such as: trigger points - muscle spasms and cramps - muscle strain - tendonitis - sports injuries are very useful. 2- Joint problems and pains: acute and chronic pains and movement limitations due to joint capsulitis, joint arthrosis 3- Lumbar, neck and sciatica disc 4- Local slimming and appetite control 5- Migraines and tension headaches 6- Stress and anxiety control 7- Heel spurs and specific conflicts on the soles of the feet 8- Correcting the posture and improving the standing position of the person 9- Fixing contractures and deformities 10- Reduction of spasticity in hemiplegia 11- Help to improve and increase the strength of weak muscles ### Cases of non-use 1- In areas affected by hives 2- Children 3- People who have a history of seizures or epilepsy 4- People who have phobia and fear of needles and injections. 5- The first days of menstruation in women 6- Pregnant people 7- People who suffer from heart disease or have a heart battery. Be careful that this treatment method is very specialized and must be done by experts. If you have any of the above, you can visit the Tuan Navin Physiotherapy Clinic and benefit from the free consultation of our specialist, Dr. Noushin Alvandian.