Do your hands tingle at night? Does your foot go numb when walking? Do you feel weakness creeping into your grip or your steps? These could be signs that your nerves or muscles are struggling. Instead of guessing, EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) can pinpoint what’s really going on. At TheraMove & Diagnostics in Towson, MD, we bring these advanced tests closer to you so you don’t have to wait for answers.

What Are EMG & NCS — and Why They Matter

• Nerve Conduction Study (NCS): Sends tiny electrical pulses through your nerves and records how fast and how well they carry the signal. If a nerve is compressed or damaged, the signal gets delayed or blunted. Hopkins Medicine+1

• Electromyography (EMG): Uses a thin needle to sample electrical activity from muscles at rest and when activated. It helps tell whether it’s the muscle itself or the nerve that’s part of the issue. MedlinePlus

Together, these tests offer a detailed map of nerve and muscle function.

Signs That You Should Consider Testing

You might benefit from EMG/NCS if you’re seeing any of the following:

• Recurring tingling, numbness, or burning sensations in arms, legs, hands, or feet

• Weakness, dropping things, or losing grip

• Pain that travels (e.g., down legs or from neck)

• Symptoms that don’t match up with imaging (X-ray, MRI)

• Suspected carpal tunnel, sciatica, nerve compression

These symptoms often prompt neurologists or specialists to order EMG/NCS as the next step in diagnosis. Hopkins Medicine+1

What Happens During the Test

• The whole session usually takes 30–60 minutes

• NCS feels like mild tingling, EMG feels like a pinprick, but it’s brief

• No recovery time needed — most people resume normal activities right after

• We walk you through results and help map out next steps (therapy, referral, etc.)

Why It Helps Towson Residents Especially

• Local access means no long commutes

• Faster diagnosis = quicker path to correct treatment

• Integrated services mean you can get diagnosis + therapy in one place

• Many insurance plans cover electrodiagnostic testing

Get Started

• Schedule your EMG/NCS consultation

• Share details of your symptoms: onset, triggers, severity

• Bring any prior imaging or medical reports you have

Don’t let numbness or weakness go unexplained. At TheraMove, we aim to give you clarity and direction — not just prescriptions.