EMG Testing: Understanding Nerve & Muscle Health

EMG Testing: Understanding Nerve & Muscle Health

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.

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.

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