Private Open MRI Scan Northampton | starting from £350

No. We accept self-referrals, so you can book an MRI scan directly without seeing your GP. You can book online, by phone, or by email.

If you’re already under the care of one of our doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, or sports therapists, they can refer you directly. We also accept referrals from external healthcare professionals, allowing you to continue your care with your existing clinician.

An Open MRI scanner is designed to feel more spacious and comfortable than a traditional tunnel-style scanner. This can be particularly helpful for people who feel claustrophobic, are anxious about scans, or find enclosed spaces uncomfortable.

Most MRI scans take around 30 minutes, although the exact duration depends on the body part being scanned and the information required.

No. MRI scans are painless and non-invasive. You’ll need to remain still during the scan to ensure the best image quality, but standard MRI examinations do not involve injections or procedures.

Visit our pricing page or contact our team for the latest MRI scan prices.

Our specialist radiologists typically provide reports within 72 hours. Faster reporting options, including 24-hour and 1-hour reporting, are also available for an additional fee.

All MRI scans are reported by specialist consultant radiologists with expertise in musculoskeletal and diagnostic imaging.

Yes. Once your scan is complete, you’ll receive secure online access to your MRI images and radiology report as soon as they become available.

We commonly perform MRI scans of the neck, spine, back, shoulder, knee, hip, sacroiliac joints (SIJ), foot, ankle, hand, wrist, and elbow. If you’re unsure whether we can scan the area you’re concerned about, contact our team for advice.

Many patients who struggle with traditional MRI scanners find our Open MRI scanner much more comfortable. If you’re concerned about claustrophobia, speak with our team before booking and we’ll discuss the best options for you.

We recommend comfortable clothing without metal zips, buttons, or fasteners where possible. Our team will provide guidance before your appointment and confirm any requirements during safety screening.

Before your scan, you’ll complete a safety questionnaire to identify any implants, medical devices, previous surgeries, or other factors that may affect your scan. These checks are repeated before entering the scanner to ensure your safety.

Many implants are MRI-compatible, but this depends on the type of implant and when it was fitted. Our team will review this during your MRI safety screening and advise whether it is safe to proceed.

You’ll receive secure online access to your images and results, which can be shared with your GP, consultant, physiotherapist, or other healthcare professional.

Unlike many standalone imaging providers, we offer more than just a scan. Alongside specialist MRI reporting, our Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctors can help you understand your results and guide your next steps—all under one roof.

Yes. In addition to providing your radiology report, we offer optional 15-minute results consultations with an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist or Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor, helping you understand your findings and discuss the next steps in your recovery.

An MRI scan provides detailed images of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, discs, and nerves. X-rays are better suited to assessing bones and fractures but cannot show soft tissues in the same level of detail.

Yes. MRI does not use ionising radiation (X-rays). Instead, it uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the body and is considered a safe imaging technique for most patients.

We’re more than an imaging provider. Alongside specialist MRI reporting, our Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctors can help you understand your results and plan the next stage of your recovery. All under one roof.

Our Open MRI scanner is located at Back & Body Clinic, Park View, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7TN, with free on-site parking. You can self-refer and book directly, with no GP referral required.

Yes. Our Open MRI scanner is particularly well suited to children, and a parent can remain close by throughout the scan to help them feel comfortable and reassured.

By providing MRI scanning in-house alongside our wider clinical services, we’re able to keep costs competitive without compromising on image quality, specialist reporting, or patient care.

Great news, our scanner is open, so there’s no tunnel to worry about. That claustrophobic, squeezed in feeling you had last time simply won’t be an issue here.

Give our team a call and they’ll confirm you’re comfortably within our scanners range and talk through positioning options for your lower back scan, no surprises on the day.

Yes, provided your clothing does not contain any metal, such as zips, fasteners or underwiring. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes, such as tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt.

If needed, we can provide an MRI-safe gown or scrub trousers. Blankets are also available if you feel cold.

We recommend removing all jewellery before your appointment. If an item cannot be removed, we can test it before the scan to ensure it is safe and non-magnetic.