Advanced electromyography testing that pinpoints exactly what’s causing your muscle weakness, numbness, or chronic pain.
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You’ve been dealing with symptoms that don’t make sense. Muscle weakness that comes and goes. Numbness in your hands or feet that your doctor can’t explain. Pain that radiates down your arm or leg without a clear cause.
EMG testing gives you the definitive answers you need. This diagnostic procedure measures the electrical activity in your muscles and nerves, revealing exactly where problems exist and how severe they are.
When you know what’s actually wrong, you can stop guessing about treatments. No more trial-and-error approaches or wondering if your symptoms are “all in your head.” You get a clear diagnosis that guides your treatment plan and gives you confidence in your next steps.
NY Spine Medicine has been providing comprehensive neurological diagnostics to Staten Island residents for years. Our team consists of board-certified pain management and spine specialists who understand that accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment.
Located conveniently in the Lighthouse Hill area, we serve patients throughout Staten Island who need specialized nerve and muscle testing. Our physicians have extensive experience interpreting EMG results and explaining complex medical information in terms that make sense.
Every test is performed with advanced equipment and analyzed by specialists who focus specifically on nerve and muscle disorders. This isn’t a general practice trying to do everything – we’re a specialized team that knows exactly what we’re looking for.
Your EMG test actually involves two parts: nerve conduction studies and electromyography. The nerve conduction study comes first, where small electrodes are placed on your skin to measure how well electrical signals travel through your nerves.
During the electromyography portion, a thin needle electrode is inserted into specific muscles to record their electrical activity. You’ll be asked to relax certain muscles, then contract them gently while we monitor the signals.
The entire process typically takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how many nerves and muscles need testing. Most patients describe the sensation as uncomfortable but tolerable – similar to getting blood drawn or receiving an injection. You’ll receive your results the same day, along with a clear explanation of what they mean for your condition and treatment options.
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Your EMG testing includes both electromyography and nerve conduction studies in one comprehensive appointment. This combination provides a complete picture of your nerve and muscle function, identifying problems that might be missed with only one type of testing.
The evaluation covers motor nerves that control muscle movement, sensory nerves that carry feeling, and the muscles themselves. This thorough approach helps diagnose conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated discs affecting nerve roots, peripheral neuropathy, and muscle disorders.
You’ll receive detailed results interpretation from our board-certified specialists who explain exactly what the findings mean. We also provide clear recommendations for next steps, whether that’s additional testing, specific treatments, or referrals to other specialists if needed.
