Advanced EMG and nerve conduction testing reveals exactly what’s causing your numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness.
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You’ve been dealing with strange sensations for months. Maybe it’s numbness in your hands that wakes you up at night. Or weakness in your legs that makes climbing stairs harder than it should be. Perhaps tingling that shoots down your arm when you’re trying to work.
These symptoms aren’t in your head, and they’re not something you have to live with forever. Nerve and muscle testing gives you the concrete answers you need. When our EMG and nerve conduction studies pinpoint exactly which nerves aren’t working properly, you can stop wondering and start treating the real problem.
The testing shows us how well your nerves conduct electrical signals and how your muscles respond. This isn’t guesswork – it’s measurable data that explains why you’re experiencing what you’re experiencing. Once we know which nerves are compressed, damaged, or inflamed, we can create a treatment plan that actually addresses the source of your symptoms.
We at NY Spine Medicine have been serving the Jamaica Hills community with specialized nerve and muscle diagnostic testing. Our physicians understand that nerve problems can be complex, and getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step toward feeling better.
We’ve invested in advanced EMG and nerve conduction study equipment because precise testing leads to better outcomes. When you’re dealing with nerve symptoms that affect your daily life, you need providers who know how to interpret the subtle differences in nerve function testing.
Our practice focuses specifically on spine and nerve-related conditions, which means we see these problems every day. We understand the frustration of living with unexplained symptoms, and we’re committed to giving you clear, actionable answers about what’s happening with your nerves and muscles.
Your nerve and muscle testing appointment typically takes 30-60 minutes, depending on which areas we’re evaluating. We start with a brief discussion about your symptoms – when they started, what makes them better or worse, and how they’re affecting your daily activities.
The nerve conduction study comes first. We place small electrodes on your skin and send tiny electrical pulses along your nerves. This measures how fast and how well your nerves can carry signals. It feels like small taps or mild static shocks – uncomfortable for a moment, but not painful.
Next is the EMG, or electromyography. We insert a very thin needle electrode into specific muscles to measure their electrical activity. This shows us whether your muscles are responding normally to nerve signals or if there’s damage affecting the connection. You’ll hear clicking sounds as we record the muscle activity.
We analyze your results immediately and explain what we found. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of which nerves or muscles aren’t functioning properly and what treatment options make sense for your specific situation.
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Your nerve and muscle diagnostic testing covers both sensory and motor nerve function. We test the nerves that control sensation (like touch, temperature, and pain) as well as the motor nerves that control muscle movement and strength.
The evaluation can identify conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, sciatica, diabetic neuropathy, and other nerve compression or damage issues. We also test for muscle disorders that might be causing weakness or cramping.
Many patients come to us after months of uncertainty about their symptoms. Our testing provides objective, measurable data about nerve function that either confirms suspected diagnoses or reveals problems that weren’t previously identified. This information is crucial for developing an effective treatment plan, whether that involves physical therapy, medication, injections, or other interventions.
