Electromyogram Testing in Michigan
Electromyogram testing is an excellent diagnostic tool for evaluating the health of muscles and the nerves that control them. At the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, our team uses electromyogram testing as one of our most effective diagnostic tools to get to the root cause of what is causing your pain and then apply a treatment option that will be as effective as possible. We’ll take a closer look at electromyogram testing and how it can be used to help you get answers for what is causing your chronic pain.
Why Electromyogram Testing is Often Recommended By Our Board-Certified Doctors
Electromyogram testing is a diagnostic tool often recommended for patients when other tests, such as X-rays, are unable to provide a complete picture of what is causing their pain. Using electromyogram testing, our pain management doctors can pinpoint if your pain is caused by:
- Pinched nerves
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Peripheral neuropathy
- And more
With this powerful diagnostic tool, our doctors will be able to identify the root cause of your pain and then recommend a treatment pathway that fights pain at its source.
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What Can I Expect From Electromyogram Testing?
Electromyogram testing is a minimally invasive diagnostic test that is well tolerated by the vast majority of patients. Typically, electromyogram testing is done in two parts: a nerve conduction study and electromyography. During the nerve conduction study, small electrodes will be placed on the skin, which will administer small electrical pulses to the treatment site. These impulses help our doctors evaluate nerve speed and the strength of nerve signals. The next part of the test, electromyography, involves inserting a small needle into specific muscles in the body. The needle contains an electrode that measures muscle activity both at rest and during movement to identify abnormal muscle movements and nerve functions. The entire test takes between 30 and 60 minutes, typically, depending on the number of nerves and muscles chosen for testing. While you may experience some mild discomfort during electromyogram testing, the vast majority of patients describe it as only mildly uncomfortable.
How Electromyogram Testing Results Can Guide Your Treatment
Electromyogram results are used to both avoid unnecessary treatments and select a treatment option that is as effective as possible for your chronic pain-causing condition. Results from an electromyogram are ready immediately, and our doctors can discuss your results with you the same day so that treatment for your pain can begin as quickly as possible. We most commonly use electromyogram testing to differentiate between spinal, neural, and muscular causes of your pain. Once we have identified the cause of your pain, treatment can begin immediately, and the ideal treatment option can be chosen for your specific case of pain.
Chronic Pain Causing Conditions That Can be Diagnosed With Electromyogram Testing
Electromyogram testing is able to diagnose a number of chronic pain-causing conditions and injuries. At the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, our team uses electromyogram testing to diagnose:
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Muscular weakness
- Ulnar nerve entrapment
- Peripheral neuropathy
This diagnostic tool helps our doctors help you avoid unnecessary treatments and prioritize the most effective ones.
Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Thomas Nabity, MD
Dr. Thomas Nabity founded the Michigan Center For Regenerative Medicine in 2017 with the vision to provide best in class regenerative medicine options for patients suffering from painful orthopedic conditions. He helps people in chronic pain who are looking to alternatives to medications and surgery, and who want natural solutions to pain relief in order to regain the ability to do the things they love to do. Dr. Nabity has a passion for evaluating and incorporating the latest technologies with a constant focus on optimizing his patient’s outcomes. Through proper patient selection, utilizing advanced injection techniques, and incorporating the latest laboratory technologies in creating PRP and stem cell injectates, the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine has achieved some of the highest outcomes of any clinic in the country. (Read Full Bio)
Regenerative Medicine Specialist
John Santa Ana, DO
Dr. Santa Ana is Board Certified in PM&R and Electrodiagnostic medicine. He is a physician specializing in Interventional Sports, Joints, and Spine treatments. Dr. John received his medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and his specialty training in PM&R at The Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC. He is a Veteran and was a physician in the US Army, treating our Nation’s heroes’ musculoskeletal conditions and getting them back in the fight. Dr. John is also experienced in EMG Testing with over 10 years of Electromyography (Read Dr. John’s Full Bio)
Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Robert Farhat, DO
Dr. Farhat is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine. Dr. Farhat has integrated Regenerative Medicine into the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions for the past several years, but has now joined Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine in order to provide a comprehensive approach to non-surgical musculoskeletal conditions. He is considered an expert in non-surgical spine care, but treats all musculoskeletal conditions. (Read Dr. Robert’s Full Bio)
Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Kevin M. Nemeth, MD
Dr. Nemeth is a Columbia University-trained Interventional Pain Management Specialist. He is Double Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine. Dr. Nemeth believes in a comprehensive approach to patient care that optimizes both higher quality and longevity of life rather than simply masking symptoms. He is passionate about the burgeoning field of interventional orthobiologics and specializes in the most advanced, evidence-based therapies, such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate procedures (Read Full Bio)
Regenerative Medicine Specialist
John Steele, MD
Dr. Steele was raised in a military family, but calls Orlando, Florida, his home. He graduated from the Citadel in 1986 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After watching Top Gun, he attended Air Force flight training in Lubbock, Texas, and served for 5 years. After the first Gulf War, he left the military to prepare for medical school. He graduated from the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine in 1998 and spent a year in South Korea working in the Emergency Room. He then completed a residency in neurological surgery at the Detroit Medical Center and entered military practice. After leaving the military, he completed a fellowship in Neurovascular and skull-based surgery in Indianapolis before establishing a practice in southeast Michigan in 2020. He joined the Michigan Center of Regenerative Medicine in 2025, focusing on regenerative and aerospace medicine while continuing to perform neurosurgery.
Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Christopher Hannasch, DO
Dr. Hannasch is board-certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He is fellowship trained in Interventional Spine and Regenerative Medicine. Prior to joining Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Hannasch was the Clinical Director of the Michigan State University Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic, the largest of its kind in the nation. He was also an Assistant Professor, Clinical and Classroom teaching faculty at the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as a Preceptor for the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine residency program. Dr. Hannasch uses a comprehensive approach to treating patients, looking at all aspects of their lives. He believes that the body’s structure and function are interrelated, and focuses on functionality, quality of life, and optimizing patients’ overall health rather than just focusing on their pain. (Read Full Bio)
Ashley Loane, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Ashley Loane is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner at MCFRM with a passion for regenerative medicine. She is highly regarded for her expertise in musculoskeletal pain treatments, aesthetics and hair restoration, pelvic floor and sexual health for women, erectile dysfunction for men, weight loss, and overall wellness optimization through hormone replacement, peptides, and IV therapies.
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To get started with electromyogram testing in Michigan, contact the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine today at (248) 216-1008 to schedule your first appointment. Our team looks forward to working with you towards an effective treatment option and an accurate diagnosis of your chronic pain.
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