Diagnostic Tests

Computer Assisted Tomography

Enhanced X-ray examination of the intervertebral discs

By looking for abnormal electrical signals in the muscles the ectromylogram (EMG) can show if a nerve is being irritated or pinched

Both a test and a type of treatment

Orthopedic magnetic resonance imaging

Examining the spinal canal and spinal cord

Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Testing

What is a NCV test?

A nerve in the body works somewhat like an electrical wire in your house. If you want to see if the wire is functioning properly, you need to make...

Having an X-ray is much like having your photograph taken