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When Weather Affects Sciatica Pain

By Precision EMG Staff / February 16, 2022 / Comments Off on When Weather Affects Sciatica Pain

If you suffer from sciatica, you may have noticed that your pain feels worse depending on the weather. There is a link between the weather and how severe sciatica pain is. The truth is, pain gets worse in the winter. When it’s cold outside, muscles become more tense and tight. This is due to decreased…

Sciatica Pain Can Be Increased by Certain Foods

By Precision EMG Staff / November 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Sciatica Pain Can Be Increased by Certain Foods

When you are suffering from sciatica, it’s important to eat a healthy diet. By choosing to eat healthy foods, your body will have more resources to promote healing. Many unhealthy foods can slow down the healing process and even cause inflammation or weight gain, which can make pain worse. By choosing healthy foods such as…

Precision Medical Group opens Beverly Hills, Southern California EMG & NCS Testing Office

By Sean Sloan / September 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Precision Medical Group opens Beverly Hills, Southern California EMG & NCS Testing Office

Precision Medical Group, California’s leading EMG & NCS testing provider, is expanding its presence in Southern California with the opening of our second office located in Beverly Hills. The Beverly Hills office is open for EMG & NCS testing as of September 1, 2021 and provides the same consistently excellent electrodiagnostic testing that we provide…

Precision Medical Group opens Danville, Northern California EMG & NCS Testing Office

By Sean Sloan / August 24, 2021 / Comments Off on Precision Medical Group opens Danville, Northern California EMG & NCS Testing Office

Precision Medical Group, California’s leading EMG & NCS testing provider, is expanding its presence in Northern California with the opening of our third office located in Danville. The Danville office is open for EMG & NCS testing as of Aug 20, 2021 and provides the same consistently excellent electrodiagnostic testing that we provide for patients,…

Tips for Safe Holiday Celebrations This Year

By Precision EMG Staff / November 2, 2020 / Comments Off on Tips for Safe Holiday Celebrations This Year

The holidays bring joy during the winter months, but celebrating will need to look a little different this year with safe holiday celebrations. It is important to protect ourselves, our family, and our friends. The CDC has released guidelines for safe celebrations. Being diligent and choosing some effective strategies for celebrations can help keep everyone…

Sit up Straight: Neck Pain Caused by Slumping Forward

By Precision EMG Staff / September 7, 2020 / Comments Off on Sit up Straight: Neck Pain Caused by Slumping Forward

We’ve been talking a lot about the issues that can come with increased computer use. Carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, and back pain are all becoming more common complaints. That’s because so many of us are working from home due to the coronavirus health crisis. Since we are going out less, we’re also relying on…

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome a Major Culprit for Hand and Wrist Pain

By Precision EMG Staff / August 3, 2020 / Comments Off on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome a Major Culprit for Hand and Wrist Pain

So many people working from home or staying in more, because of the ongoing issues with coronavirus. Tons of places are closed where we might go for summer fun, including amusement arts, bars and restaurants, and summer camps. Lots of events have moved online. All of this adds up to carpal tunnel syndrome being a…

Read About Stretches That Can Help Pinched Nerve Treatment

By Precision EMG Staff / May 1, 2019 / Comments Off on Read About Stretches That Can Help Pinched Nerve Treatment

Those who are undergoing pinched nerve treatment may find relief through exercises. A lumbar radiculopathy diagnosis means that the spinal root nerve is irritated or compressed. Symptoms can vary depending on which nerve root is compressed, but sciatica is the most common outcome. This results in pain that travels from the lower back to the…

Learn the Top Symptoms and Treatment for a Herniated Disc

By Precision EMG Staff / April 1, 2019 / Comments Off on Learn the Top Symptoms and Treatment for a Herniated Disc

A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc is never fun. This condition occurs when the soft discs that are located between the vertebrae in our spines slip out of place or rupture. When this happens, the nearby nerves can become irritated or pinched and cause pain, weakness, and/or numbness that…

Steps Toward a Radiculopathy Diagnosis: How to Get Started, Tests You Might Need

By Precision EMG Staff / March 4, 2019 / Comments Off on Steps Toward a Radiculopathy Diagnosis: How to Get Started, Tests You Might Need

Patients with a cervical radiculopathy diagnosis can have similar symptoms to those with a carpal tunnel diagnosis. That is why people who experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in their hand, shoulder, and/or arm should be seen by a doctor to determine the root cause of these problems. A diagnosis consists of reviewing patient history, performing…