Advanced electromyography testing that pinpoints exactly what’s causing your symptoms and gets you on the right treatment path.
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You’ve been dealing with numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness for too long without real answers. EMG testing changes that by measuring the electrical activity in your muscles and nerves, giving us precise information about what’s actually happening in your body.
When nerve conduction studies reveal the source of your symptoms, you stop guessing and start treating the right problem. No more wondering if that tingling in your hands will get worse or if the weakness in your legs means something serious.
The results guide your treatment plan directly. Whether it’s carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, or diabetic neuropathy, knowing exactly which nerves are affected means targeted therapy that actually works for your specific condition.
NY Spine Medicine brings specialized neurological diagnostic expertise to El Portal residents dealing with complex nerve and muscle disorders. We focus specifically on spine-related conditions that often require precise EMG testing for accurate diagnosis.
We understand that nerve symptoms can be confusing and frightening. That’s why we take time to explain both the testing process and your results in terms that make sense, not medical jargon that leaves you more confused than when you started.
Years of experience with electromyography and nerve conduction studies means we’ve seen your symptoms before and know how to interpret the subtle findings that lead to effective treatment.
The EMG test starts with nerve conduction studies, where small electrical impulses measure how well your nerves transmit signals. You’ll feel mild tingling, but nothing painful. This part takes about 15-20 minutes and tests the nerves most likely related to your symptoms.
Next comes the electromyography portion, where a thin needle electrode is inserted into specific muscles to measure their electrical activity. The needle is much smaller than those used for blood draws, and most people find it less uncomfortable than they expected.
During the test, you’ll be asked to relax certain muscles, then contract them gently. The electrical patterns tell us whether your muscles are getting proper nerve signals and if there’s any damage to the muscle fibers themselves. The entire process usually takes 30-45 minutes, and you get preliminary results immediately.
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Your EMG testing includes both nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography, giving a complete picture of your neurological function. We test multiple nerve pathways and muscle groups to identify patterns that might not be obvious from symptoms alone.
The diagnostic process also includes correlation with your medical history and physical examination findings. Sometimes EMG results explain symptoms you didn’t even realize were connected, like why your shoulder pain gets worse when you turn your neck a certain way.
You receive a detailed report explaining which nerves or muscles show abnormalities, how severe any damage might be, and whether the condition appears to be improving, stable, or progressing. This information becomes the foundation for your treatment plan, whether that involves physical therapy, medication, injections, or other interventions.
