Dr Jordan Kamel

Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
NCS measure the electrical responses of your nerves. Changes in the speed and size of these responses may indicate areas of compression or injury, which can aid in the diagnosis of pain, weakness or numbness that you may be experiencing. The test involves a series of small brief electrical impulses, which are generally very well tolerated.

Electromyography (EMG)
EMG measures the electrical signals of the muscles. It is not required in every patient, and a decision to perform this test is often guided by the results of the NCS (above). It involves insertion of a very fine recording needle (similar size to an acupuncture needle) into different muscles, which allows the doctor to look and listen to the signals on a computer. Although there is some discomfort associated with this test, it is also generally well tolerated. If you feel the need, you can stop the test at any time.