How Physical Therapy Can Diagnose and Treat Nerve Pain
Do you wish you could have a test done to determine what’s causing your arm pain? Are you concerned about the weakness in your leg that has developed since your sciatica flared up? Fortunately, our team can assist you in determining the source of your issues and, more importantly, in recovering and returning to your favorite activities! Our team can assist you whether you are suffering from chronic pain or have recently been injured. Our physical therapists are skilled at using cutting-edge physical therapy equipment, such as electrodiagnostic studies and electrical stimulation treatments, to identify and treat the underlying cause of your symptoms.
Once we’ve identified the issue, our physical therapists will tailor a treatment plan to your specific pain or injury. We use cutting-edge diagnostics and modalities to expedite your recovery and teach you how to avoid future injuries.
We can help you get answers and resolve your aches and pains so you can get back to what matters most to you!
Call our today to make an appointment and find out if our diagnostic testing is right for you.
What types of tests can a physical therapist use to diagnose nerve problems?
There are numerous benefits to having an accurate diagnosis, including symptom relief, less wasted time figuring it out, and mental relief knowing what you are dealing with.
Diagnostic testing is used to aid in the diagnosis of an injury or medical condition. Testing is a valuable tool for accurately identifying the underlying causes of injury and/or pain. This, in turn, allows us to provide treatments that result in better outcomes in less time.
At, our team will conduct a thorough examination of your condition and, if necessary, use the following diagnostic tests:
Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS): A nerve conduction study (NCS) is a test used to assess nerve function. NCS measures the speed and strength of electrical activity in a nerve and can help determine whether or not a nerve has been damaged. Nerve problems can result in muscle pain, tingling, or weakness.
An electromyogram (EMG) is a test that records the electrical activity of muscles. When nerve signals from the brain tell our muscles to move, they do so. Electromyography assesses how well your muscles react to nerve signals.
Our highly trained physical therapists can quickly and effectively determine how your muscles and nerves function, as well as the chronicity, severity, and extent of the problem.
We can identify the root cause of your pain and help you resolve your problem once and for all, no matter what musculoskeletal injury you are dealing with!
What to expect from your physical therapy appointments
We use advanced diagnostic testing to identify the root cause of your pain/injury and determine the best treatment for your needs, whether you have been dealing with chronic pain or a recent injury.
Our physical therapists will provide treatments to help you regain range of motion, strength, and overall function so you can get back to doing what matters most to you. Your treatment will begin with a focus on pain relief, swelling control, and restoring essential mobility. This may include electrical stimulation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, or any other treatment services determined by your physical therapist to be appropriate for your treatment plan.
Specific interventions may be beneficial for some people who have persistent pain or difficulty gaining traction with strengthening. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and interferential current therapy have both been shown to effectively relieve acute and chronic pain. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) and symmetrical or asymmetrical bi-phasic stimulation have all been shown to be effective for people with sensory and motor deficits and are part of our comprehensive strategies for achieving the best possible results.
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If you are experiencing numbness, tingling, or have had an injury that has left you with functional limitations, an EMG test and/or nerve conduction study could help you get to the bottom of your problem and get back on track! Contact our clinic today to get started.
