UPRIGHT MRI BLOG

Learn how an Upright MRI can enhance Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis by capturing clearer images of spinal lesions and brain changes in a natural, weight-bearing position.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, often shortened to EDS, is one of those conditions that can be hard to pin down. It doesn’t always follow a clear path. Symptoms vary widely, from flexible joints and chronic pain to more serious issues like fragile blood vessels or neurological complications. For people going through a long and confusing diagnostic journey, imaging tools like MRI can be incredibly helpful in putting the pieces together.

Chiari malformation is a neurological condition that can lead to serious symptoms like headaches, neck pain, and dizziness. However, diagnosing Chiari malformation is not always straightforward, especially since its symptoms can be easily mistaken for other conditions. Traditional imaging methods, such as X-rays or MRIs, sometimes fail to fully capture the complexities of the malformation. This is where Upright MRI technology comes into play. It has become an essential tool for diagnosing Chiari malformation, offering clear advantages over traditional MRI techniques by providing dynamic, functional images that help doctors better understand the condition’s impact.

Discover how an Upright MRI can improve the detection of whiplash-related injuries by capturing spinal alignment and soft tissue issues in weight-bearing positions.

Discover how a positional MRI detects cranio-cervical instability by capturing images in different positions, revealing issues missed by traditional MRIs.

Learn why traditional MRIs may miss critical spinal pathologies and how advanced imaging techniques provide a clearer diagnosis for better treatment outcomes.

If you’ve been dealing with back or neck pain that seems to change depending on how you move, a regular MRI may not give you the answers you need. Traditional MRIs capture images while you’re lying flat, which doesn’t reflect how your spine behaves when you're sitting, standing, or bending. This is where flexion and extension imaging comes in. It allows doctors to see how your spine reacts to different movements , helping to detect issues that might not be visible in a standard scan. Upright MRI is the best option for this type of imaging because it captures the spine in a natural, weight-bearing position. Unlike traditional MRIs, which only provide a still image, an upright MRI shows how the spine changes when bending forward or backward. This can reveal hidden spinal conditions that only appear when the body is in motion.

Discover how positional MRI reveals hidden spine and shoulder conditions by capturing movement-based abnormalities missed by traditional MRIs.