Professional electromyography testing that pinpoints exactly what’s causing your numbness, tingling, or weakness.
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You’ve been dealing with strange sensations for months. That tingling in your hands that won’t go away. The numbness in your feet that makes walking feel off. The weakness that’s affecting your grip or your ability to do simple tasks.
EMG testing gives you concrete answers. Instead of wondering if it’s serious or if it’ll get worse, you’ll know exactly which nerves are affected and how severely. This isn’t guesswork—it’s precise measurement of how your nerves and muscles are actually functioning.
With clear diagnostic results, you can move forward with the right treatment plan instead of trying random approaches that may or may not help your specific condition.
NY Spine Medicine has been serving Staten Island residents with comprehensive spine and nerve care for years. We specialize in diagnosing complex nerve and muscle disorders using advanced EMG and nerve conduction testing.
What sets our practice apart is our commitment to clear communication. You won’t leave confused about your results or what they mean for your health. We take time to explain findings in plain language and discuss realistic treatment options.
Located right here on Staten Island, you don’t need to travel to Manhattan for quality nerve testing and expert interpretation of results.
The EMG test has two parts that work together to give a complete picture of your nerve function. First comes the nerve conduction study, where small electrodes are placed on your skin to measure how well electrical signals travel through your nerves. You’ll feel brief, mild electrical pulses—most people describe it as similar to static electricity.
Next is the electromyography portion, where a thin needle electrode is inserted into specific muscles to measure their electrical activity. The needle is much thinner than those used for blood draws, and any discomfort is brief and manageable.
The entire process typically takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on which nerves need testing. You’ll get preliminary results immediately, with a detailed report and treatment recommendations within a few days. Most patients find the testing much less uncomfortable than they expected.
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Your EMG testing includes both nerve conduction studies and electromyography to evaluate different aspects of nerve and muscle function. The nerve conduction portion measures how fast and completely electrical signals travel through your nerves, while the EMG measures the electrical activity in your muscles when they’re at rest and when you contract them.
This comprehensive approach can diagnose conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, diabetic neuropathy, pinched nerves, muscle disorders, and other nerve-related problems. The testing is precise enough to determine not just which nerves are affected, but how severely and whether the problem is getting worse or improving.
You’ll receive a detailed report explaining the findings and what they mean for your specific situation, along with recommendations for treatment options that make sense based on your test results.
