Electromyography (EMG)
Electromyography (EMG) is a way to test how well your muscles respond to the electrical signals from your brain telling them to move.
A fascinating research study was published last month that found a positive correlation between proximity to trees and improved mental health. The study was conducted in the German city of Leipzig. Researchers found that people who have trees within 100 meters of their homes were less likely to need prescription antidepressant medication. This has fascinating…
We made it to 2021! Even though it’s just turning a page on the calendar, it feels like something of an accomplishment to have made it through 2020. After the huge challenges of the last few months, most people aren’t planning huge resolutions for 2021. However, most of us could stand to set a few…
If you’ve found our website, you’re probably looking for information on EMG/NCS testing. The test is relatively simple and non-invasive. The doctor will insert very tiny needles into your muscles and measure electrical activity. This shows the health of your nerves and muscles. Your doctor will order this test as one part of diagnosing the…
One of the biggest things we can all do right now to lower our risk for COVID-19 is mask wearing. Experts agree that the best kind is an N95 mask. It filters 95% of particles 0.3 microns or larger. COVID-19 is thought to be spread primarily through respiratory droplets that are 5 to 10 microns…
After a relatively cool June, the summer heat has hit July with a vengeance. Summer workouts and being outdoors are great ways to stay fit and active. However, you have to be mindful about staying hydrated and avoiding heat-related injuries. In addition, good hydration will help keep your muscles from becoming strained or injured. Having…
As lockdown rules are easing around California, more and more people are looking to outdoor exercise. Being outdoors is a great way to give your mental health a boost, as well as to get your heart and lungs working. After staying at home for weeks on end, many people are craving a change of scene.…
One of the toughest aspects of working from home is keeping to a regular schedule. As the weeks go on, we might have fallen out of our usual work habits. However, since many of us are at home for the foreseeable future, it’s important to come up with routines and stick to them. Get up…
Working from home has become a new reality for many. It is not good for the body to sit for long periods of time. Whether at home or at the office, it is important to have a good stretching routine. Prevent pain later by stretching occasionally throughout the work day. Set an alarm every hour…
Most of us need to find ways to reduce stress. Finding ways to reduce stress naturally is one of the easiest and quickest ways to see results. Stress can come from being a student, work, undergoing NCS testing for chronic pain, a medical condition, or family drama. Whatever the cause, spending time outside can help.…
Researchers have made some important steps forward in discovering why it is that nerves damaged in spinal cord injuries don’t grow back. In 2018, researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO published a study that detailed the ways that cells are able to regenerate themselves. Neurons in the peripheral nervous system…