My EMG/NCS's were also very painful but, in the end, I was glad that the tests performed confirmed the nerves that were damaged during surgery. With that information my doctors have been able to create the best possible treatment plan.

My best advice prior to this test and/or any type of injections is to find a way to relax yourself before hand and quickly afterwards. I used music, graded motor imagery and mindful breathing to help get control of pain afterwards.