Here’s how it works: two electrodes are applied to the skin over your nerve. NCV’s are tests that measure how quickly an electrical impulse moves through your nerve and whether the nerve is, in fact, damaged.
If you’re experiencing shooting pains and numbness and tingling in your neck, lower back, wrist or legs, don’t be surprised if you’re doctor recommends a nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test – also known as a nerve conduction study.
