Test Nerve and Muscle Function with Confidence

EMG and NCS help detect nerve damage, muscle disorders, and neuropathies with high diagnostic accuracy.

EMG and NCS help detect nerve damage, muscle disorders, and neuropathies with high diagnostic accuracy.

Nerve conduction studies Electromyography (EMG)

What Are Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)?

NCS assess how well your peripheral nerves are functioning. During the test, small electrodes are placed on the skin over specific nerves and muscles. A mild electrical impulse is applied to the nerve, and the response is measured to determine how quickly and efficiently the nerve is conducting signals.

This test helps diagnose conditions such as:

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Peripheral neuropathy

Nerve root compression (e.g., sciatica)

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Nerve injuries

What Is Electromyography (EMG)?

EMG evaluates the electrical activity of muscles at rest and during contraction. A very fine needle electrode is inserted into specific muscles to record activity. This part of the test helps determine whether muscle weakness or abnormal function is due to a muscle disorder or a problem with the nerves that control the muscles.

EMG is useful in diagnosing:

Radiculopathies (pinched nerves in the spine)

Muscle disorders (myopathies)

Motor neuron diseases

Neuromuscular junction disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis)

What to Expect During the Test

What to Expect During
the Test

NCS Sensation

Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) may cause a mild tingling sensation or brief discomfort during stimulation, similar to a static shock. This feeling is temporary, harmless, and generally well-tolerated by most patients undergoing the procedure.
EMG Discomfort

Electromyography (EMG) may cause mild temporary discomfort at the site where the small needle electrode is placed. Most patients find the sensation manageable and experience minimal discomfort throughout the diagnostic testing process.
Post-Test Recovery

There is no lasting pain, recovery period, or restrictions after either test, and you can safely resume your normal daily activities immediately following completion of the procedure without any complications.