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Electroacupuncture Variations
We offer 3 specialist variations of Electroacupuncture which are not available in many other clinics.
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What are PENS, PMS & PTNS?
The treatments are very specialist variations of electroacupuncture. PENS (Percutaneous Electrical Nerve stimulation) & EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) help relieve chronic pain; Nerve Related pain, such as sciatica or arm pain; treatment of nerve pain due to diabetes (diabetic neuropathy); neuropathic pain; and certain types of headaches; specific MSK conditions such as, tendinopathies, capsulitis, ligament injuries.
PTNS (Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation) used to help with symptoms of overactive bladder.
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PENS, EMS & PTNS
Percutaneous Electrical Nerve stimulation (PENS) or Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy (PNT) is a therapy that combines the features of acupuncture and TENS to reduce pain and restore function.
PENS is the electrical stimulation of a peripheral nerve (nerve trunk points). This treatment aims to stimulate the nerve with low- to medium-frequency electric current and aims to alter nerve activity, ease central sensitization and calm hyperexcitable and irritable nerves.
Scalp Electroacupuncture is when the needles are placed on the scalp and is commonly used for neurological conditions (such as, MS, Parkinson, Stroke etc.)
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) or Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is transcutaneous or percutaneous application of electrical currents to activate muscle contractions using surface electrodes or needles attached to the neuromuscular stimulator device.
EMS is the electrical stimulation of a muscle (motor point) to increase muscle strength, prevent or retard disuse atrophy, relax muscle spasms, increase joint mobility, and promote voluntary control of muscles in members who have lost muscle function due to surgery, neurological injury, or a disabling condition.
Percutaneous Electrical Nerve stimulation (PENS) & Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) are often used together.
PENS & EMS may help with conditions like:
Chronic Pain
Nerve Pain due to Diabetes (Diabetic Neuropathy)
Certain types of Headaches
Sciatica Pain
Neuropathic Pain
MSK Conditions such as, Tendinopathies, Capsulitis & Ligament Injuries
Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) is a lower urinary tract neuromodulation technique involving the intermittent, weekly stimulation of the tibial nerve at the ankle. PTNS is a minimally invasive technique that requires no permanent lead or implanted stimulator.
PTNS (Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation) used to help with symptoms of overactive bladder.
There are few risks with PENS, EMS & PTNS, however if you have a history of any of the following conditions you should avoid these treatments:
Seizures
Epilepsy
Pacemaker
Possibly Pregnancy
(Talk with your doctor if you’re pregnant and thinking about electroacupuncture. They’ll help you decide if it’s safe for you and your baby)
Visit our pages dedicated to Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture to find out about these variations of acupuncture.
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11 Headley Road
Woodley, Reading
Berkshire
RG5 4JB
Phone: 0118 969 2299
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