MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
MRI can help diagnose and monitor many different medical conditions. It’s suitable for every part of the body, including bones, soft tissues (such as blood vessels, ligaments and muscles) and the brain.
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A multi-disciplinary team approach to treat the symptoms of back pain
Make an enquiryFrom surgery and pain control to medical management, the Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital provides patient care in all areas. With on-site X-ray and MRI facilities, patients have access to all the relevant scans to ensure a quick diagnosis. You can benefit from a wide range of expertise in managing your condition from your first examination and treatment plan, through to follow up and onward management.
Following assessment by the relevant specialists, should surgery be needed our expert neurosurgeon Mr David Bell will be able to discuss the most appropriate surgery for you.
Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae, which are essentially the building blocks of your back. These bones are cushioned by discs of tissue which act as shock absorbers. Your spinal cord runs through a channel in the spine, and it is here where nerves branch off to the rest of the body. Occasionally though, these nerves can become compressed and create pressure which can be very painful.
MRI can help diagnose and monitor many different medical conditions. It’s suitable for every part of the body, including bones, soft tissues (such as blood vessels, ligaments and muscles) and the brain.
Pain can be a sign from our body telling us that something is wrong. But there are different types of pain and we can often still suffer even after the source problem has been treated.
When one or more nerves in your spine are put under pressure they can cause pain; back surgery is usually performed to relieve some of this pressure.
Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae, which are essentially the building blocks of your back. These bones are cushioned by discs of tissue which act as shock absorbers. Your spinal cord runs through a channel in the spine, and it is here where nerves branch off to the rest of the body. Occasionally though, these nerves can become compressed and create pressure which can be very painful.