EMG Testing: Understanding Nerve & Muscle Health

EMG

Your muscles and nerves work together to keep your body moving. When something goes wrong, symptoms like weakness, numbness, tingling, or pain can appear. That’s where Electromyography (EMG) comes in.

EMG testing at Mir Neurology helps identify nerve damage, muscle disorders, and neuromuscular conditions that cause chronic pain, weakness, or loss of function. Our board-certified neurologists use EMG as a key diagnostic tool to guide accurate treatment plans.

What is an EMG?

An EMG test helps evaluate the health of muscles and nerves by measuring electrical activity. It is essential for diagnosing neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, ALS, myasthenia gravis, and other neuromuscular conditions.

EMG and nerve conduction studies assess how well nerves send signals to muscles. This testing helps diagnose peripheral neuropathy, pinched nerves, radiculopathy, muscle disease, and nerve compression conditions that imaging tests may not detect.

A neurologist performing EMG testing on a patient at Mir Neurology in Hagerstown, MD, for nerve and muscle evaluation. Electromyography test equipment is used at Mir Neurology Center in Cumberland, MD, to diagnose neuropathy and muscle disorders.

Neurologist performing EMG testing on patient at Mir Neurology in Hagerstown MD for nerve and muscle evaluation

Electromyography test equipment used at Mir Neurology Center in Cumberland MD to diagnose neuropathy and muscle disorders

Why Might You Need an EMG?

You may benefit from an EMG at Mir Neurology if you experience:

✔ Unexplained muscle weakness

✔ Chronic pain or numbness in arms or legs

✔ Tingling or burning sensations

✔ Frequent muscle cramps or twitching

EMG testing is commonly ordered for symptoms related to nerve injury, repetitive strain, diabetes-related neuropathy, spinal nerve compression, and unexplained muscle fatigue. Early EMG evaluation helps prevent permanent nerve damage and long-term disability.

What Happens During an EMG Test?

Our specialists place small electrodes on the skin or insert a tiny needle electrode into the muscle. As you move, the electrodes record electrical signals, helping us pinpoint any nerve or muscle damage. The test is quick, and while you may feel mild discomfort, it is well-tolerated.

Most EMG and nerve conduction studies take 30 to 60 minutes. No anesthesia is required, and patients can return to normal activities immediately after testing. Our neurology team reviews results carefully to explain the cause of your symptoms.

At Mir Neurology, we use EMG testing to ensure early detection and accurate diagnosis, helping you get the best treatment for your condition. If you’re experiencing persistent nerve or muscle issues, schedule an evaluation with us today.

Accurate EMG diagnosis allows us to develop targeted treatment plans, including medication management, physical therapy recommendations, or advanced neurological procedures when needed.

Patient undergoing EMG nerve conduction study to detect carpal tunnel and neuromuscular issues at Mir Neurology Maryland. Close-up of EMG machine measuring electrical activity in muscles at Mir Neurology, serving Hagerstown and Cumberland.

Patient undergoing EMG nerve conduction study to detect carpal tunnel and neuromuscular issues at Mir Neurology Maryland

Close-up of EMG machine measuring electrical activity in muscles at Mir Neurology serving Hagerstown and Cumberland

What is the Treatment Like?

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Medical Botox treatment is often used for conditions confirmed by EMG testing, including chronic migraines, muscle spasticity, dystonia, and nerve-related muscle pain. EMG guidance improves injection accuracy and treatment effectiveness.

If you suffer from chronic migraines, muscle stiffness, or other neurological conditions, Mir Neurology offers expert medical Botox treatments to help you feel better and regain control of your life.

Our neurologists serving Hagerstown and Cumberland, Maryland, provide comprehensive EMG testing and advanced neurological care under one roof, ensuring continuity of care and better long-term outcomes.

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Main Office - Cumberland, United States

Our main office is located in Cumberland, United States. Our doctors have office hours at additional locations in the Hagerstown area to better serve our patients.

924 Seton Dr Suite C, Cumberland, MD 21502, United States.

(301) -797-7600