EMG in Brownsville, TX
EMG tests muscles and nerves to help evaluate neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Payment
- Insured and self-pay
What is an EMG?
An EMG (electromyography) measures the electrical activity of muscles and the nerves that control them.
What to expect
How it works
A very thin needle electrode placed in selected muscles records their electrical activity, at rest and as you slowly tighten each one.
- Typical length
- 30 to 60 minutes
- How it feels
- Brief discomfort from small needles
- Radiation
- None
Before your visit
- No lotion, cream or perfume on the skin
- Loose, comfortable clothing
- A list of medicines and devices, such as blood thinners or a pacemaker
- Photo ID and any insurance card
- Your doctor's order, if your test needs one
Where your results go
- Results
- Sent securely to the doctor who ordered the test
Questions about EMG
What conditions can an EMG help evaluate?
An EMG helps doctors evaluate conditions such as neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Does an EMG use radiation?
No. An EMG measures the electrical activity of muscles and nerves; it does not use X-rays.
Do I need a doctor's order?
Not for every exam. Some exams need an order from a doctor and others do not.
What is a nerve conduction study?
It is often done with an EMG: electrodes on the skin and a small electrical pulse, which can feel like mild static, measure how fast signals travel along a nerve.