Nerve and Muscle Testing in Wood-Ridge, NJ

Get Real Answers About Your Symptoms

Stop wondering what’s causing your numbness, tingling, or weakness—advanced nerve and muscle testing reveals exactly what’s happening.

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EMG and NCV Testing Wood-Ridge

Finally Know What's Wrong

You’ve been dealing with strange sensations in your hands, arms, legs, or back for months. Maybe it started as occasional tingling that you ignored. Now it’s affecting your sleep, your work, your daily routine.

The uncertainty is almost worse than the symptoms themselves. You need to know if this is something serious, if it’s getting worse, and what you can actually do about it.

Our nerve and muscle testing gives you concrete answers. We use advanced electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCV) to measure exactly how your nerves and muscles are functioning. No more guessing. No more generic explanations. Just clear results that show us exactly what’s happening in your body and how to fix it.

Neuromuscular Specialists Wood-Ridge NJ

We Actually Know Nerve Problems

NY Spine Medicine has been helping Wood-Ridge and northern New Jersey residents get to the bottom of their nerve and muscle problems for years. We’re not a general practice trying to handle everything—we specialize in exactly what you’re dealing with.

Our physicians understand the frustration of living with unexplained symptoms. We’ve seen thousands of cases like yours and know how to interpret the subtle findings that other doctors might miss.

We invested in the most advanced diagnostic equipment because accurate testing leads to better outcomes. When you know exactly what’s wrong, you can fix it properly the first time.

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Nerve Function Test Process

Here's What Actually Happens

The testing process is straightforward and takes about 45-60 minutes. First, we’ll discuss your symptoms in detail—when they started, what makes them better or worse, and how they’re affecting your life.

For the nerve conduction study, we place small electrodes on your skin and send mild electrical pulses to measure how fast and strong your nerve signals are. It’s not painful, though you’ll feel a brief tingling sensation. This shows us if your nerves are damaged and where.

The EMG portion involves inserting a thin needle electrode into specific muscles to measure their electrical activity. We can see if your muscles are responding normally to nerve signals or if there’s damage affecting the connection. Most patients say it feels like getting blood drawn.

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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Muscle and Nerve Evaluation Services

Complete Diagnostic Testing Available

Our comprehensive nerve and muscle testing evaluates the full range of neuromuscular conditions. We can diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, radiculopathy from herniated discs, peripheral neuropathy, and muscle disorders that cause weakness or cramping.

The testing works for symptoms anywhere in your body—hands and wrists, arms and shoulders, legs and feet, or back and neck. We adjust our approach based on your specific symptoms and suspected conditions.

What sets our Wood-Ridge facility apart is the combination of advanced technology with experienced interpretation. The machines provide the data, but it takes real expertise to understand what that data means for your particular situation. We’ve diagnosed conditions that other facilities missed because we know what to look for and how to find it.

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The nerve conduction study feels like brief electrical pulses—similar to static electricity but controlled. Most patients describe it as surprising rather than painful. The EMG involves thin needle electrodes in muscles, which feels like getting blood drawn or receiving an injection. The discomfort is temporary and stops immediately when the needle is removed. We work quickly and efficiently to minimize any discomfort, and most patients say the testing was much easier than they expected.
You’ll get your results immediately after testing is complete. We review the findings with you the same day, explaining what we found and what it means for your condition. There’s no waiting weeks for results or wondering what the numbers mean. We believe you deserve to understand your diagnosis right away so you can start making informed decisions about treatment. If additional consultation with other specialists is needed, we’ll arrange that promptly as well.
These tests diagnose a wide range of nerve and muscle disorders including carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy from diabetes, radiculopathy from herniated discs, muscle diseases, and nerve compression syndromes. The testing can also determine if weakness is coming from nerve damage, muscle problems, or issues where nerves connect to muscles. We can pinpoint exactly where damage is occurring and how severe it is, which is crucial for developing an effective treatment plan.
Most medications don’t need to be stopped before testing, but some can affect results. Muscle relaxants and certain anti-seizure medications may interfere with EMG readings. Blood thinners don’t prevent testing but we need to know about them beforehand. Don’t stop any prescribed medications without checking with us first. When you schedule your appointment, we’ll review your current medications and let you know if any adjustments are needed. It’s better to ask than to get inaccurate results.
Most insurance plans cover EMG and nerve conduction studies when they’re medically necessary to diagnose your symptoms. We work with major insurance providers and will verify your coverage before your appointment. Our billing team handles the insurance paperwork and can explain your expected costs upfront. If you have questions about coverage or need to discuss payment options, we’ll work with you to make the testing affordable. Getting an accurate diagnosis is too important to delay over insurance concerns.
Avoid using lotions, oils, or creams on your skin the day of testing as they can interfere with electrode placement. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the areas being tested. If we’re testing your arms, wear a short-sleeved shirt. For leg testing, wear shorts or pants that can be easily rolled up. Don’t drink excessive amounts of caffeine before testing as it can affect muscle activity. Bring a list of your current medications and any previous test results related to your symptoms.