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.
Muscular weakness that gets progressively worse is the main sign that can lead to a muscular dystrophy diagnosis. There are several different types of muscular dystrophy. Some will appear in childhood, while other types only appear in the late teen or early twenties. In rare cases, symptoms occur even further in to adulthood. While there…
At Precision Medical Group, we specialize in helping patients find treatment for nerve injuries. We do this by using state of the art NCS/EMG testing. Our patients will need different kinds of treatment, depending on the age and severity of the damage in their nerves. Some people can do physical therapy, while others will need…
Nerve conditions can range in seriousness from just annoying to severely debilitating. They present as tingling or numbness in your hands and arms, pain in your neck, shoulders, and back, or weakness in your limbs. Some conditions get worse over time, while others come on suddenly. If you experience any of these symptoms, do not…
A solid exercise routine is a great way to keep your body healthy and strong, which can help you avoid many health conditions. In order to be most beneficial, take common sense precautions for exercise injury prevention. Walking, running, swimming, and weight training can all be excellent choices. The key is to start slowly and…
It can be very painful to suffer from pinched nerve symptoms. Radiculopathy is the general name of this condition. It refers to any kind of pinched nerve root that originates in the spine. The nerve roots travel away from a spine to a variety of spots in the body. This means that you may feel…
Now that we’re in August and the highest temperatures are setting in, it’s important to be mindful of preventing heat exhaustion and heat stroke. You may have been prescribed exercises for back pain. Or maybe you’re trying to strengthen your body and prevent injuries. These are both great things to do. However, don’t push it.…
A painful lumbar spine disc herniation can happen with a sudden injury, but most of the time this issue happens slowly over time. This is because in our youth, our spinal discs have more water in them, which helps them to stay flexible. As time goes on, the water content decreases, which makes the discs…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common ailment, especially in people who do repetitive work with their hands. Typing at a keyboard and using a mouse can cause or aggravate carpal tunnel. Those who work with power tools can also develop the problem, as can knitters and others who work with small hand tools. Carpal…
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