EMG=Electromyography and NCS=Nerve Conduction Studies.
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What is EMG and NCS stand for??
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There is a chance that you have compression of the spinal nerves in the cervical spine region. This can happen due to overuse of computers, work involving straining of neck, herniated disc, canal stenosis, bone disease, spondylosis, poor posture etc. A MRI of the cervical spine and nerve conduction studies may be required. Please consult a neurologist. The treatment is to remove the compression. You have to discuss the best treatment option with a neurologist, which can range from medication to physiotherapy to traction, cervical collars or even surgery.
The other possibility is TOS or thoracic outlet syndrome which occurs as the result of narrowing of space below and behind the collar bone. You may be having the neurogenic variant of TOS characterized by non specific symptoms like neck stiffness, pain on raising the arm above the head, neck pain and headaches and a tired feeling in arm, numbness or pain in the arm, twitches etc.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
I would recommend consulting a Neurologist for testing; EMG and or a NCS of the L hand.