Advanced diagnostic testing to pinpoint the cause of your numbness, weakness, or nerve pain.
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You’ve been dealing with numbness in your hands. Weakness in your legs. That tingling that won’t go away. Maybe you’ve tried physical therapy, medications, even injections – but nothing’s working because no one knows exactly what’s causing your symptoms.
Nerve and muscle testing changes that. These diagnostic tests measure how well your nerves conduct electrical signals and how your muscles respond. We’re talking about EMG testing that records muscle activity and nerve conduction studies that track signal speed through your nerves.
The difference is night and day when you have a clear diagnosis. Instead of guessing at treatments, your doctor can target the exact problem. Whether it’s carpal tunnel syndrome, a pinched nerve in your spine, or diabetic neuropathy, you’ll know what you’re dealing with and what actually works to fix it.
We’ve been serving Staten Island patients for years, and we’ve built our reputation on getting to the bottom of complex neurological symptoms. Our team specializes in spine and pain medicine, which means we understand how nerve problems affect your entire body.
We’re not a general practice trying to figure out nerve testing on the side. This is what we do. Our physicians are board-certified specialists who’ve performed thousands of these diagnostic tests.
You’ll find us right here in Elm Park, so you don’t have to travel to Manhattan for quality neuromuscular testing. We work with your insurance and coordinate directly with your referring physician to make sure everyone’s on the same page about your results and next steps.
First, we’ll review your symptoms and medical history. You’ll tell us where you’re feeling numbness, weakness, or pain, and how long it’s been going on. This helps us focus the testing on the right areas.
For the nerve conduction study, we place small electrodes on your skin over the nerves we’re testing. We send tiny electrical pulses through the electrodes and measure how fast the signal travels. It feels like small taps or mild static – uncomfortable for a second, but not painful.
The EMG portion involves inserting a thin needle electrode into specific muscles. This records the electrical activity when your muscle is at rest and when you contract it. Most people say it feels like getting a shot or acupuncture.
The entire process usually takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on how many nerves and muscles we’re testing. You’ll get your results the same day, along with a clear explanation of what we found and what it means for your treatment options.
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Your nerve and muscle testing includes both EMG and nerve conduction studies performed during the same appointment. We test multiple nerve pathways and muscle groups to get a complete picture of what’s happening in your body.
You’ll receive detailed results that show nerve conduction speeds, muscle response patterns, and any areas of damage or dysfunction. We don’t just hand you a report – we sit down and explain what everything means in plain English.
Many of our Elm Park patients come to us after months of uncertainty about their symptoms. They’ve seen multiple doctors, tried various treatments, but never got the definitive testing they needed. We change that by providing the diagnostic clarity that leads to effective treatment.
The testing works for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, radiculopathy, and muscle disorders. Whether your problem is in your neck, back, arms, or legs, we can pinpoint exactly where the nerve or muscle issue is located.
