Muscle injuries can bring us down, but getting back into exercising as soon as possible helps you heal quicker. Start slowly, trying just a few minutes at a low intensity to test yourself. As soon as you experience pain, stop. When you are finished, apply ice for twenty minutes. Continue...
When the EMG needle pricks your skin, it may feel uncomfortable. Most people expect the test to be painful but later report that the pain was much less intense than they had feared. After the test, you may have some bruising or muscle soreness, but both should go away in about a week....