Hi don1956, I have to say I have had 2 EMG's and yes there is some mild discomfort, but I cannot say it was painful compared to our daily chronic pain, and yes they tested around my neck area, but I would do anything to get better! I had a 3 level ACDF C4-C7 in 2009 and still experience radiculopathy in both arms down to my hands, severe constant headaches, and due to the EMG results, I was then sent for another MRI and then to a vascular surgeon, I now know I have increased disc herniation at C3/4 with indentation of the thecal sac and mild flattening of the spinal cord, moderate forminal narrowing due to ostoephytes at C4/5, C5/6 and C6/7 and recently diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. So Don1956 don't be fearful of tests and don't allow others to put fear in taking tests as the EMG will be smooth sailing
Bunz50