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New Open MRI Technology

New Open MRI Technology A Welcome Advancement For Back Pain Sufferers

 

It’s estimated that nearly 80% of adults suffer from some form of back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain ranks #1 for cause of workmens’ compensation claims.S. I suffer from back pain myself and it is very painful.

 

Most persons who suffer from chronic back pain, spinal or lumbar stenosis, sciatica, neck pain, or most other types of back pain who are lucky enough to have a good health insurance program will see a back pain specialist for diagnosis and treatment. Many people do not like taking an MRI test. It’s a necessary, but truly stressful, test because the patient is inserted into a metal cyllinder for up to 45 minutes for some nerve-racking procedures. The patient is inserted tightly into a metal tube, and if you’re claustrophobic, you’ll stress out. I’ve never been clautrophobic, but that was until I took my first MRI!

 

Well, good news for back pain sufferers! The new “Open MRI” technology now available in many hospitals and clinics enables the patient to have a complete MRI without the metal coffin. The Open MRI procedure can be given to the patient as he or she stands upright in the open air. You won’t need to worry about your claustrophobia! And most health insurers cover this procedure. Who knows what the future holds for the health care industry.

 

The Open MRI procedure should entice more persons, who suffer from chronic back pain or who have hurt their backs in a fall or in an accident,or who just have hurt their backs by lifting something up or turning the wrong way, to seek a specialist’s help. There’s no reason now to fear an MRI procedure.No more paranoia about being buried alive!