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What happens during a cervical spine MRI?

Find out what to expect from your cervical spine MRI, how to prepare for the cervical spine MRI, and what to ask your healthcare provider about your results....
March 3, 2025 – 8 min read
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What to expect before, during, and after a CT scan with contrast

Learn more about why your doctor recommended a CT scan with contrast, see what conditions it can help detect, and find out what to expect during your scan....
December 10, 2024 – 8 min read
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Why did my healthcare provider order a cervical spine CT scan?

Find out what you need to know before your first MRI scan, including why your provider ordered an MRI, and what you can expect before, during, and after your scan....
November 11, 2024 – 10 min read
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Severe Back Pain: Can Imaging Help?

It’s been days, weeks or months. Day after day, it just won’t stop. It’s severe back pain. It takes root in your lower back, upper back or the base of your spine. It...

April 26, 2022 – 3 min read

What Does an MRI of the Cervical Spine Show

If you’re experiencing neck pain, your doctor may recommend a cervical spine MRI scan. But what does an MRI of the cervical spine show, and how can the results help you reduce or...

December 15, 2020 – 2 min read
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Low Back MRI For Pain

A low back MRI creates detailed images of your spine and the soft tissue surrounding it. These images come in slices, and they can be used to detect, diagnose, and guide treatment for...

March 20, 2019 – 3 min read

What Does a Lumbar Spine MRI Show?

If your doctor has recommended an MRI of your lumbar spine, you might be wondering what this imaging test shows. To help you prepare, here is a look at the details behind an...

January 9, 2019 – 2 min read
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How to Prepare for a Low Back MRI

If you’ve been suffering with low back pain and haven’t responded well to conventional treatments, a low back MRI may be ordered by your physician. An MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, uses magnetic...

December 11, 2018 – 3 min read

Important Preparation for a Cervical Spine MRI

If your doctor has ordered a cervical spine MRI, you probably have a lot of questions. MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging, which is a common and safe procedure that uses magnets and...

February 23, 2017 – 3 min read
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