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Electro-acupuncture uses an electrical impulse to stimulate nerve endings beyond just acupressure points to help decrease pain, increase muscle strength, or both. Needles are placed like a regular acupuncture appointment, but electrode wires are attached to some of the acupuncture needles. Frequencies are then manipulated on the electro-stimulation unit to enhance the dry needle acupuncture results.