Nerve and Muscle Testing in Upper Saddle River, NJ

Get Clear Answers About Your Symptoms

Advanced EMG and nerve conduction testing that pinpoints exactly what’s causing your numbness, tingling, or weakness.

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EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies

Finally Know What's Really Wrong

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 stairs feel impossible. Your regular doctor says “let’s wait and see,” but you need answers now.

Nerve and muscle testing gives you those answers. Our electromyography and nerve conduction studies measure exactly how your nerves and muscles are functioning. No more guessing about whether it’s carpal tunnel, a pinched nerve, or something more serious.

When you know what’s actually happening in your body, you can make real decisions about treatment. You can stop wondering if that tingling means permanent damage. You can start addressing the root cause instead of just managing symptoms.

Neuromuscular Testing Specialists Upper Saddle River

We've Been Solving These Puzzles for Years

We’ve been serving Upper Saddle River and the surrounding North Jersey communities with specialized neuromuscular diagnostics. Our physicians understand that nerve and muscle problems aren’t just medical issues—they’re disruptions to your entire life.

We’ve seen thousands of patients who thought they’d never get clear answers about their symptoms. Many come to us after months of uncertainty, frustrated by vague explanations and “wait and see” approaches from other providers.

Our focus stays on you getting the information you need to move forward. We use the same advanced diagnostic equipment you’d find at major medical centers, but with the personalized attention of a practice that actually knows your name.

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EMG Testing Process Upper Saddle River

Here's Exactly What Happens During Testing

Your nerve and muscle evaluation starts with a detailed discussion about your symptoms. We need to understand 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 mild electrical pulses to measure how fast and strong your nerve signals are. This shows us if nerves are damaged, compressed, or functioning normally. Most people describe it as feeling like small static shocks.

Next is the electromyography, where we use a thin needle electrode to measure electrical activity in your muscles. This tells us whether muscle weakness comes from the muscle itself or from nerve problems affecting the muscle. The needle is uncomfortable but not unbearable—think of it like getting blood drawn.

The entire process takes about 45 minutes to an hour. You’ll get your results immediately, along with a clear explanation of what they mean and what your next steps should be.

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Comprehensive Neuromuscular Diagnostic Testing

Complete Testing Means Complete Answers

Your nerve and muscle testing includes both EMG and nerve conduction studies in one appointment. We don’t make you come back multiple times or send you to different facilities for different parts of the evaluation.

We test the specific areas where you’re having symptoms, plus related nerve pathways that might be contributing to the problem. If you have hand numbness, we’ll check not just your wrist but also your neck and elbow, since nerve compression can happen at multiple levels.

You’ll receive a detailed report explaining your results in plain language, not just medical jargon. We coordinate directly with your referring physician and any specialists involved in your care, so everyone has the same information about your condition.

The testing works for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, diabetic neuropathy, muscle diseases, herniated disc effects, and dozens of other neuromuscular conditions. Insurance typically covers these studies when they’re medically necessary.

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The nerve conduction study feels like small static shocks or rubber band snaps on your skin. Most people tolerate it easily. The EMG needle insertion feels similar to getting blood drawn—briefly uncomfortable but not excruciating. We use the thinnest needles possible and only test the areas necessary to get your answers. The entire procedure takes less than an hour, and any discomfort stops immediately when testing is finished. Many patients say the relief of finally getting answers outweighs the temporary discomfort.
Most insurance plans cover nerve and muscle testing when it’s medically necessary to diagnose your symptoms. We accept most major insurance plans and will verify your coverage before scheduling. The testing typically falls under diagnostic procedures, which usually have better coverage than some treatments. We’ll provide you with all the documentation needed for insurance submission and can discuss payment options if you have high deductibles or co-pays. Our billing team handles insurance claims directly, so you don’t have to navigate that process yourself.
You get your results immediately after testing is complete. We review the findings with you right there in the office, explaining what the numbers mean and how they relate to your symptoms. You’ll leave knowing whether your nerves and muscles are functioning normally or if there are specific problems we’ve identified. We also provide a written report that goes to your referring doctor the same day. No waiting weeks for results or playing phone tag with office staff to get information about your own health.
EMG and nerve conduction studies can diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, diabetic neuropathy, pinched nerves, muscle diseases, effects of herniated discs, peripheral neuropathy, and many other neuromuscular conditions. The testing shows us whether your symptoms come from nerve damage, muscle problems, or compression at specific locations. It can also rule out serious conditions, which is often just as valuable as finding a diagnosis. We can determine if numbness in your hands is from your wrist, elbow, or neck, and whether muscle weakness is from the muscle itself or nerve problems affecting the muscle.
Don’t use lotions or oils on your skin the day of testing, as they can interfere with electrode contact. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the areas being tested. If we’re testing your arms, a short-sleeved shirt works well. For leg testing, wear shorts or pants that can be rolled up easily. You can eat normally and take your regular medications. Bring a list of your current medications and any previous test results related to your symptoms. The most important preparation is coming ready to discuss your symptoms in detail.
Nerve conduction studies measure how well your nerves carry electrical signals by placing electrodes on your skin and sending small electrical pulses. This shows nerve speed and strength. EMG uses thin needle electrodes inserted into muscles to measure electrical activity and determine if muscle weakness comes from nerve or muscle problems. We usually do both tests together because they give us different but complementary information about your neuromuscular system. Think of nerve conduction as testing the wiring, while EMG tests how well the motors (muscles) respond to those electrical signals.