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The nerves of your lower back coming out of your spinal cord carry information from the skin of your back and legs as well as to the muscles of your lower back and of your legs. When these nerves get impinged, you may feel pain in your back, numbness, tingling sensation in your feet and legs but also weakness, unsteady gait and even difficulty to move around.
Appropriate testing performed at Summit Diagnostics centers can evaluate the condition of your nerves and identify the location of the problem, the severity as well as the prognosis for your condition. These are valuable data that your physician and your physical therapist can use to manage your condition more effectively and prescribe for you the most appropriate treatment plan.
The nerves of your neck coming out of your spinal cord carry information from the skin of your neck and arms as well as to the muscles of your neck and of your arms and hands. When these nerves get impinged, you may feel pain in your back, numbness, tingling sensation in your feet and legs but also weakness, unsteady gait and even difficulty to move around.
Appropriate testing performed at Summit Diagnostics centers can evaluate the condition of your nerves and identify the location of the problem, the severity as well as the prognosis for your condition. These are valuable data that your physician and your physical therapist can use to manage your condition more effectively and prescribe for you the most appropriate treatment plan.
The nerves in your arms and hands are vulnerable to injury as they pass from narrow passages and tunnels formed by ligaments and other structures in your upper extremities. When these tunnels become abnormally narrow, your nerves get compressed and you may feel pain, numbness, tingling or burning sensation. You may even experience weakness of your hand muscles causing you to drop objects. Some of the most frequently found conditions include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.
Appropriate testing performed at Summit Diagnostics centers can evaluate the condition of your nerves and identify the location of the problem, the severity as well as the prognosis for your condition. These tests may include Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Electromyography (EMG) and Neuro-Ultrasound. These are valuable data that your physician and your physical therapist can use to manage your condition more effectively and prescribe for you the most appropriate treatment plan.
The nerves in your legs and feet are vulnerable to injury as they pass from narrow passages and tunnels formed by ligaments and other structures in your lower extremities. Especially your feet carry your entire body weight and depending on your daily activities they may undergo through lots of stress and strain. When these tunnels become abnormally narrow, your nerves get compressed and you may feel pain, numbness, tingling or burning sensation. You may even experience weakness of your feet muscles causing you to have difficulty walking. One of the most frequently found conditions includes Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
Appropriate testing performed at Summit Diagnostics centers can evaluate the condition of your nerves and identify the location of the problem, the severity as well as the prognosis for your condition. These tests may include Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Electromyography (EMG) and Neuro-Ultrasound. These are valuable data that your physician and your physical therapist can use to manage your condition more effectively and prescribe for you the most appropriate treatment plan.
The nerves that come out from your back and neck provide information to the muscles or your arms, hands, legs and feet. This information when it is provided with no interruption it allows your muscles to be strong so that you can do the things you want to do in your daily life. When the nerve gets obstructed or the connection between nerve and muscle or if the cells of your muscles are diseased, weakness can occur. This can be exhibited by an inability to perform your daily tasks, difficulty in walking and tiredness.
Appropriate testing performed at Summit Diagnostics centers can evaluate the condition of your nerves and identify the location of the problem, the severity as well as the prognosis for your condition. These tests may include Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Electromyography (EMG) and Neuro-Ultrasound. These are valuable data that your physician and your physical therapist can use to manage your condition more effectively and prescribe for you the most appropriate treatment plan.
Diabetes can be a serious problem and it can cause neuropathy to the nerves of your hands and feet. You may experience numbness, tingling or burning sensation in your hands and feet. You may even experience weakness of your feet muscles causing you to have difficulty walking or in your hand muscles making it difficult for you to grasp objects.
Appropriate testing performed at Summit Diagnostics centers can evaluate the condition of your nerves and identify the location of the problem, the severity as well as the prognosis for your condition. These tests may include Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Electromyography (EMG) and Neuro-Ultrasound. These are valuable data that your physician and your physical therapist can use to manage your condition more effectively and prescribe for you the most appropriate treatment plan.
Neuropathy is the condition that makes your nerves unable or slow in transmitting information to distal parts of your body like your arms and feet. It can be a serious problem and it can be caused by various diseases or conditions that affect the nerves of your body. You may experience numbness, tingling or burning sensation in your hands and feet. You may even experience weakness of your feet muscles causing you to have difficulty walking or in your hand muscles making it difficult for you to grasp objects.
Appropriate testing performed at Summit Diagnostics centers can evaluate the condition of your nerves and identify the location of the problem, the severity as well as the prognosis for your condition. These tests may include Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Electromyography (EMG) and Neuro-Ultrasound. These are valuable data that your physician and your physical therapist can use to manage your condition more effectively and prescribe for you the most appropriate treatment plan.
Pain in your shoulder, elbow or wrist joints may be present due to conditions affecting your muscles, tendons, ligaments or the joint itself. Pain is one of the most frequent symptoms in such cases but also weakness and joint instability may be experienced. Such conditions may include; Rotator Cuff Tear, Tennis Elbow, Wrist Tenosynovitis and others.
Appropriate testing performed at Summit Diagnostics centers can evaluate the condition of your muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints and identify the location of the problem, the severity as well as the prognosis for your condition. These tests may include Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Electromyography (EMG) and Neuro-Ultrasound. These are valuable data that your physician and your physical therapist can use to manage your condition more effectively and prescribe for you the most appropriate treatment plan.
Pain in your hip, knee or ankle joints may be present due to conditions affecting your muscles, tendons, ligaments or the joint itself. Pain is one of the most frequent symptoms in such cases but also weakness and joint instability may be experienced. Such conditions may include; hip osteoarthritis, patellar tendonitis, ligamentous tears, meniscus tears, Achilles tendinitis and others.
Appropriate testing performed at Summit Diagnostics centers can evaluate the condition of your muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints and identify the location of the problem, the severity as well as the prognosis for your condition. These tests may include Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Electromyography (EMG) and Neuro-Ultrasound. These are valuable data that your physician and your physical therapist can use to manage your condition more effectively and prescribe for you the most appropriate treatment plan.
