Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
A Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) is used to measures both the speed and strength with which electrical signals pass through a nerve in your body. By evaluating your results against what are consider normal data it can be determined whether a nerve has been damaged.
Do you ever have clients who complain of experiencing “radiating pain” or “numbness and tingling” even after they’ve been given an MRI and had multiple therapy appointments? If the answer is “yes” we could have an explanation and a solution. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – what it can’t do MRI’s are an amazing tool but…
Talk to your doctor if you suffer from lumbar radiculopathy and are interested in a nerve conduction study. There is contrasting evidence concerning the use of this test in patients with this condition. Only through a thorough analysis of your symptoms and situation can you and your doctor decide what’s best. Radicular pain is most…
In the past 10 years the Worker’s compensation market has been on a bumpy ride, first up as it was exploited by unethical practitioners and “mill” operations and down as the inevitable “other shoe” of arrests and reforms happened. Lately, however, the Worker’s Compensation market has begun to look healthy and hopeful again. Here’s how…
If you are having a nerve conduction study, or EMG and NCS tests, there are a few things you should keep in mind when preparing for the test. Your skin needs to be clean for the test, so it’s a good idea to take a shower or bathe on the day of the test. When…
Many people feel their sciatica pain flare up during the spring and summer. This is often due to working in the yard and going on vacation. The purpose of a vacation may be to relax, but back pain can happen and ruin your fun in the sun. This pain often comes about from being in…
As the largest provider of EMG/NCS testing in California, Precision Medical Group is very familiar with working alongside Personal Injury Attorneys, Case Managers and Practice Managers to help accident victims receive a timely and accurate diagnosis. We know that most personal injury attorneys and practice managers are familiar with tests such as MRI (Magnetic Resonance…
If you suffer from sciatica, EMG and NCS tests can be a helpful tools in diagnosing and treating the pain. An EMG test can be done alone, but generally is performed with NCS. Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG) are two parts of a test that are usually used together. NCS tests determine the…
We are proud to announce our latest EMG/NCV Testing office opening in Burbank, CA. The office is located in a beautiful, new building with plenty of parking for patient convenience. Burbank EMG/NCV Testing Office 191 S. Buena Vista St., #475 Burbank, CA 91505 (855) EMG-NCV1 to schedule As usual, your patients will experience the same…
Regular exercise can prevent and reduce sciatica pain. It can also reduce other symptoms. Sometimes, when you are feeling back pain, it can feel difficult to exercise. However, exercise is very important for your health and to help with sciatica. You may just want to lay in bed, but it’s best to get up and…
When a patient is dealing with sciatica, finding which nerve is injured can greatly help the healing process. A neurologist determines if a nerve is injured with about 80% accuracy in the exam room. When a clinical exam combines with EMG testing, this helps bridge the gap to 100% certainty. EMG stands for Electromyogram, an…