At Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology, your North Phoenix chiropractor in Tramonto, we offer a wide range of services for our patients. One service we offer is EMG / NCV Testing. Because this is something that is unfamiliar to many people, we’d like to tell you a little more about it by answering a few questions.What is EMG and NCV?
- These are commonly performed procedures that are a direct extension of the physical examination. They detect nerve and muscle disorders.
- An EMG specifically tests the electrical activity of the muscles. Disposable pin electrodes are inserted into the muscle to record their activity.
- An NCV specifically tests how well signals travel along a nerve and the time it takes muscle to respond to these signals. Stimulating and recording electrodes are used on the surface of the skin.
- An EMG is uncomfortable, but not extremely painful. Most people tolerate this minor level of pain quite well.
- During an NCV procedure most people feel an unusual tingling sensation. Some may experience slight, temporary pain or discomfort.
What are these procedures for?
- To evaluate the causes of numbness, tingling, pain, weakness, fatigue, spasms, and paralysis.
- To diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, muscular dystrophy, fatigue, myasthenia gravis, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), and pinched nerves.
- To determine if a problem involves the muscles, nerves, spinal cord or brain.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, EMG and NCV may help you find a solution to your problem. To make an appointment with Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology, your local chiropractic clinic in Tramonto, just give us a call at 623-587-0277. To see more about the services we offer, please visit our website at http://www.chirorehabcenter.com.
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