Hi @bluniversal12. The theory between acupuncture and electro acupuncture are generally the same. It’s the application that’s different.
With standard acupuncture several needles (painless) are inserted along specific sites in the body. With electro acupuncture, only two needles are used, with a slight current generated between the two needles. They can be positioned fairly far apart. From my experience there may be a little more therapeutic ‘power’ with the electro-acupuncture than with the manual twirling. But both have been hugely helpful in treating my condition.

By the way, I extend my official welcome to Connect! I just noticed you’ve been a member for over a year and this is your first time posting. May I ask what brought you to Connect? Do you have peripheral neuropathy?