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…
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…
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…
Physical examination is very important when evaluating cervical radiculopathy and determining which nerve root is affected. During this exam, performing manual muscle testing can be done to detect subtle weaknesses. To do this, the doctor will place the limb of the side that is affected in the antigravity position and then apply resistance in the…