I think it depends on the person doing the EMG. I have had it done 3 times now and the last one was the worst. The first 2 were done in my primary care doctor's office by 2 different techs and the last one was done by a tech in my neuro's office. She was a little rough and the shocks behind my knees were brutal. I would of sworn she had little pliers and was pitching me very hard--it was quite painful and I am no sissy. I just kind of figure it's how the pig feels when the farmer prods him!!!!!!

I much prefer the EMG over the needle part. The neuro did the needle one and he broke 2 blood vessels which really hurt. I would think he would know better!