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Lower back pain is discomfort or pain that occurs in the lumbar spine, ranging from mild to severe. It is often caused by issues with vertebrae, discs, muscles, or tendons.

Electromyography, or EMG for short, is a type of electrodiagnostic (EDX) test that uses needle electrodes to measure and detect electrical signals in your muscles and nerve cells.

Electromyography tests (EMG) are a type of electrodiagnostic test that helps doctors assess the function of the muscles and nerves in your body. It may be recommended if nerve or muscle disorder symptoms appear, such as numbness and tingling in your extremities, pain, or muscle weakness.

If your doctor has recommended a medial branch block to help with chronic neck or back pain, understanding how these injections work and how long they last can be vital to feeling confident about the treatments.