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Why the Upright MRI Matters
to Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome may be linked to missed diagnoses. Most doctors (AND insurance companies) refer back pain patients to a conventional, recumbent (lying down) MRI. 


Lying down may relax the pressure of gravity on the vertebrae...and the MRI may appear normal in spite of abnormalities.  But as soon as the patient stands up, gravity and body weight may painfully squeeze the discs and nerves.

Recumbent MRIs Relax the Spine, Hiding Source of Back Pain with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Open Upright MRI Captures Weight-Bearing Pressure on Spine, Treating Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

With an open, upright MRI, patients are scanned in a weight-bearing position...revealing exactly where the damage is.

Additionally, an Upright MRI enables scanning of multiple positions and bending motions, revealing details unavailable with recumbent MRIs.

Upright MRI Captures Bending Motion Positions for Failed Back Surgery

See How the Upright MRI Helped Real Patients 

See How Upright MRI Captures Bending in Multiple Positions

See How Upright MRI Captures Bending in Multiple Positions

Not only is the Upright MRI weight-bearing, but it also can take pictures in multiple bending positions. Then they can be sequenced into an animation, offering unparalleled diagnosis of spine abnormalities compared to a conventional, single-shot recumbent MRI.
I'm So Grateful the Upright MRI Found the Problem

I'm So Grateful the Upright MRI Found the Problem

No doctor could find the source of Monty Moore's back pain. Then he found a doctor with an Upright MRI, pinpointing what other diagnostics missed. Now he's pain-free and holds his grandkids again!
Upright MRI Reveals Back Pain That Other Doctors Missed

Upright MRI Reveals Back Pain That Other Doctors Missed

Poly Roker had back pain since she was a child, and back doctors insisted she was okay. But after an Upright MRI showed her discs compressing on her nerves, she is now pain free. ** Real Patient Testimonial **
Chiropractors X Ray While Standing, So Should MRIs

Chiropractors X Ray While Standing, So Should MRIs

Chiropractors have always X-Rayed patients in a standing, weight-bearing position. Dr. Andrew Dixon agrees that the Upright MRI was critical to the success of his back surgery.
Upright MRI Found What Chiropractor Missed

Upright MRI Found What Chiropractor Missed

Rachel Woodard tried chiropractic for back pain but wasn't getting any relief. When she found a back doctor with a weight-bearing Upright MRI, it revealed two damaged discs that X-rays missed. Now she's dancing and running marathons, pain-free!
My Back Only Hurt When I Was Upright

My Back Only Hurt When I Was Upright

Back pain sufferers lie down for relief, but when the spine is relaxed it's the worst time to take an MRI. The weight-bearing Upright MRI takes scans while the spine is under pressure, revealing abnormalities that recumbent MRIs miss.
Upright MRI Found Where I Hurt When I Stood Up

Upright MRI Found Where I Hurt When I Stood Up

Failed back surgery syndrome is partially to blame on poor MRI diagnostics. Patients lie down to relax and relieve the pressure of gravity on the spine...but it's the worst time to take an MRI to find abnormalities.
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