At Back + Body, we can provide you with MRI, Ultrasound scanning and blood tests in house. 

However, If you need a different type of scan or investigation, we will write a private referral for you and arrange it quickly at a location that suits you. We will receive the results, explain them clearly, and where it helps we can recommend and refer you to the very best consultant for your needs, sending a detailed letter ahead of your appointment. We know the local consultants well and have worked closely with them for many years, so we always know who is best placed to help.

Other scans and investigations we can arrange

X-ray

An X-ray is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures inside your body, particularly your bones. It uses a small dose of radiation, and we will usually arrange one if we want to rule out the possibility of a bone fracture.

CT scan

A CT (computerised tomography) scan gives clear images of the inside of the body, showing soft tissue, air, fluid, bone, vessels and other internal structures. We request these far less often than MRI or ultrasound, but on some occasions they are the best choice depending on the likely diagnosis.

Nerve conduction studies

A nerve conduction study evaluates how well the motor and sensory nerves are working. It is mainly used to assess numbness, tingling, burning or weakness in the arms and legs.

Arthrogram

An arthrogram is imaging of a joint after an injection of a contrast medium, normally carried out under a local anaesthetic. The radiologist uses fluoroscopy (an X-ray machine) or ultrasound to guide the placement of the needle.

DEXA scan

A DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan is a fast, accurate way of checking your bone density and measuring the calcium content of your bones. It helps us find out whether you have osteoporosis, or are at risk of developing it.