Nerve and Muscle Testing in Chelsea, NY

Get Clear Answers About Your Symptoms

Precise nerve and muscle diagnostic testing that ends the guesswork and guides your path to relief.

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EMG and Nerve Testing Chelsea

Finally Know What's Really Going On

You’ve been dealing with numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness long enough. Maybe your fingers go numb at your desk, or your leg feels weak when you walk. Perhaps you wake up with tingling hands, or that shooting pain down your arm just won’t quit.

The frustrating part isn’t just the discomfort. It’s not knowing what’s causing it or whether it’s getting worse. You need answers that lead to real solutions, not more guessing.

Our nerve and muscle testing gives you exactly that. Through electromyography and nerve conduction studies, we measure how well your nerves and muscles actually function. No more wondering if that tingling is serious or if your weakness will get worse. You’ll know what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what can be done about it.

Nerve Testing Specialists Chelsea NY

Experience You Can Trust With Your Diagnosis

NY Spine Medicine has been serving Chelsea and the greater Manhattan area with specialized nerve and muscle diagnostic testing. Our team understands that getting an accurate diagnosis is often the most important step in your recovery.

We’ve helped thousands of patients get clear answers about their nerve and muscle function. When you’re dealing with unexplained symptoms, you need specialists who know exactly what to look for and how to find it.

Our Chelsea location makes it convenient for you to get the testing you need without traveling across the city. We work with your schedule because we know you have a life to get back to.

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EMG Testing Process Chelsea

Here's Exactly What Happens During Testing

The process starts with a consultation about your symptoms. We need to understand what you’re experiencing, when it started, and what makes it better or worse. This guides which specific tests will give us the clearest picture.

During nerve conduction studies, we place small electrodes on your skin and send mild electrical impulses to measure how fast and strong your nerve signals are. It feels like small taps or brief tingling. For electromyography, we use a thin needle electrode to measure electrical activity in your muscles both at rest and when you contract them.

Most testing takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on which nerves and muscles we’re evaluating. You’ll get your results the same day, along with a clear explanation of what they mean and what your next steps should be. No waiting weeks to find out what’s wrong.

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Complete Evaluation of Your Nerve Health

Our nerve and muscle testing covers the full spectrum of diagnostic evaluation. We perform both motor and sensory nerve conduction studies to check how well your nerves carry signals. Electromyography testing evaluates muscle response and can detect nerve damage that other tests might miss.

We test for common conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, sciatica, and peripheral neuropathy. But we also look for less obvious problems that might be causing your symptoms. The goal is to give you a complete picture of your nerve and muscle function.

You’ll receive detailed results that show exactly which nerves or muscles aren’t working properly, how severe the problem is, and whether it’s something that can improve with treatment. This information becomes the foundation for your treatment plan, whether that’s physical therapy, medication, injections, or other interventions.

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Most patients find the testing uncomfortable but not painful. Nerve conduction studies feel like small electrical taps or brief tingling sensations. The EMG portion involves thin needle electrodes, which feel similar to acupuncture needles. Many patients say it’s less uncomfortable than they expected. The entire process is designed to get accurate results while keeping you as comfortable as possible. We explain each step as we go, and you can ask us to pause if you need a break.
Most nerve and muscle testing takes between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on which specific nerves and muscles we need to evaluate. If you’re having symptoms in multiple areas, it might take closer to an hour. Simple tests for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome usually take about 30 minutes. We’ll give you an estimate when you schedule your appointment based on your specific symptoms. The good news is you get your results immediately after testing, so you’re not left waiting.
Most insurance plans cover nerve and muscle testing when it’s medically necessary to diagnose your symptoms. This includes Medicare and most major insurance providers. We verify your coverage before your appointment and let you know what your out-of-pocket costs will be. Since this testing is often essential for getting an accurate diagnosis, insurance companies typically approve it when recommended by your doctor. We handle the prior authorization process if your plan requires it.
Nerve and muscle testing can diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, pinched nerves, muscle disorders, and many other conditions causing numbness, tingling, or weakness. The testing shows us exactly where the problem is located, how severe it is, and whether it’s getting worse. This is especially helpful when your symptoms could be caused by several different conditions. The results help us rule out serious problems and focus treatment on what’s actually wrong.
Yes, you can return to all normal activities immediately after nerve and muscle testing. There are no restrictions on driving, working, or exercising. Some patients have minor soreness at needle insertion sites from the EMG portion, but this typically resolves within a few hours. You might have small band-aids where the needles were inserted, but these can be removed after a few hours. Most people go right back to work or their regular routine after testing.
You’ll receive your results immediately after testing. We review the findings with you right away, explaining what the results mean in plain language. You’ll understand which nerves or muscles aren’t functioning properly and how severe the problem is. We also discuss your treatment options during this same visit, so you leave knowing what your next steps should be. If additional testing or specialist referrals are needed, we coordinate those for you. No waiting weeks to find out what’s wrong or what to do about it.