What It Shows/Diagnoses
- Disc bulge or herniation
- Nerve root compression or sciatica
- Spinal cord injury or inflammation
- Degenerative disease (arthritis, stenosis)
- Tumours or infection
Safety Notes
MRI is radiation-free and safe.
Notify our staff about any spinal hardware or previous surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your doctor may recommend a Spine MRI to investigate back pain, nerve compression, sciatica, injury, or spinal degeneration.
No special preparation is needed.
Remove metal items and bring previous spinal imaging if available.
You’ll lie comfortably on the scanner table while detailed images of your cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine are captured.
The scan takes around 20–40 minutes.
No. MRI is painless, and you’ll be able to communicate with the technologist during your scan.
Yes, most spinal screws, plates, or rods are safe, but we’ll confirm this before your scan.
Results are generally available to your referring doctor within 24–48 hours.
About Your Test
Before your appointment
No special preparation required. Inform staff if you have metal rods, screws, or implants.
On the day
You’ll lie on the scanner bed while images are taken of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.
Duration: 20–40 minutes.
After your appointment
You can return to normal activities.
Reports are typically available within 24–48 hours.