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About MRI Spine Scan

MRI Spine is also commonly known as MRI neck, is all about a study of the complete spinal cord i.e. neck (cervical), the back (lumbar), and the dorsal region. 

A full spine MRI includes a detailed scanned image of the whole vertebral anatomy, starting from the cervical neck down to the dorsal area of the spine. An MRI spine scan not only captures the images but also gives the results of disc height, spinal alignment, nerves, canal size, and depicts any abnormalities. MRI spine scan can be done on either a 1.5 Tesla or a 3 Tesla machine.

Why MRI Spine Scan Is prescribed?

A doctor will ask to take an MRI scan spine due to any of the following circumstances:

• Neck injuries
• Constant bowing of neck at the workplace
• Heavy lifting activities
• Holding the neck in a particular position for lapsed hours, without any tilting or movement.
• Repetitive stress
• Genetic history
• Smoking
• Obesity
• Inactivity
• Uncomfortable pain during normal activities such as sitting, standing or sneezing, coughing & tilting the neck’s position
• Muscle weakness
• Stiffness of neck
• Headaches in the back of the head
• Tingling pain or numbness in shoulders and arms
• Loss of balance
• Loss of bowel or bladder control
• Constant and severe aching in the lower back
• Numbness in the groin area
• Stiffness in mid back
• Tingling in legs, arms, hands, or feet.
• Loss of coordination

Prerequisites For MRI Spine Scan

Before approaching the MRI scan, one must make sure the following things are in place:

• You should not be pregnant.
• You should not have any skin tattoos.
• Metallic items like jewelry, phone, knives, etc. must be removed.