A member asked:

I had an emg done today for leg pain associated w/back pain. when doing left, pain shot up to low back causing me to jump. is this normal? appt oct.

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Not Unusual: the EMG. Sends a small. Electric current into the nerves to test their conduction. An Inflamed nerve may produce an exaggerated response like the one. You experienced.

Answered 9/16/2015

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