This is normal and generally lasts 1-2 days. How long does a EMG hurt?Īfter the EMG is complete, you may experience some muscle soreness at the insertion point(s). Not only friends and relatives who have had a previous EMG experience, but also physicians can sometimes discourage patients from undergoing EMG, believing that the test is very painful and of little benefit (1). Pain is commonly associated with EMG, because the procedure involves the use of needles and electric shock.
