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Research from the National Institute of Health confirms it! We’ve talked about this before (Attorneys: is hidden nerve damage being missed?) but there’s a growing body of evidence indicating that Electromyography (EMG) testing should be the FIRST test and not overlooked! In other words, EMG is becoming a “standard of care”. We are seeing more…
There’s a reason why we call our reps “Case Facilitators” and if you’ve ever had to ask for help in a pinch you know exactly what that means: they come through! In fact, we consider it our super power and the thing that differentiates us from ALL of our competitors! We’re proud of our service…
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…
We talk a lot about nerve pain and tests to diagnose the causes. But what does it feel like? When should you talk to your doctor? Pain in the nerves typically feels like a sharp or shooting pain. Sometimes it feels like a jolt of electricity. You might have a sensation of pins and needles…
At Precision Medical Group, we focus on nerve testing, specifically electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS). Doctors prescribe these tests so they can diagnose or rule out conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathy, and herniated discs. Patients may have symptoms including nerve pain, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling. How Does Nerve Testing Work? The…
We’ve all heard the saying “no pain, no gain”. It’s usually used to encourage people to put up with temporary discomfort for long-term benefits. That’s fine, as far as it goes, but there are times when pain is a serious message from your body that something is wrong and requires attention. Pain from a pinched…
There’s a lot to be said about self-reliance, individualism, and toughing things out. Sometimes that’s the only way forward. However, when it comes to chronic pain, these same characteristics can become your worst enemy. Pain is a signal from the body that something is not right. Chronic pain, especially in the back and especially when…
A lumbar spine disk herniation can be very painful and cause neck and back pain, shooting arm pain, and tingling, numbness, or weakness in the leg, foot, or one arm. This condition occurs when the soft jelly in the middle of the disk slips out beyond the tough exterior of the spine. Surgery is generally…
The spinal cord is a vital part of the body, transmitting information back and forth between the various limbs and the brain. It’s only a centimeter and half in diameter, but its importance in the human body is huge. Proper spinal cord function is essential for health and wellbeing. Physicians and scientists have researched and…
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…