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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Lumbar Spine

Book a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the lumbar spine without referral. Time and written response from specialist doctors within 7 arbetsdagar.

12 450 kr

What can be discovered?

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Order your examination directly without a referral and fill out your health form digitally.

Investigation within 7 working days

Get your examination appointment in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, Jönköping, Umeå, Karlstad or Sundsvall.

Results within 7 working days

Get your individual report with MRI results and recommendation from a specialist doctor. Further treatment is included if necessary.

What can be discovered at MRI lumbar spine examination?

  • Herniated discs/bulging discs
  • Multiple sclerosis of the spinal cord (MS)
  • Bone deposits and wear and tear of vertebrae
  • Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
  • Calcified ligaments
  • Nerve root pain (radiculopathy)
  • Compression of efferent nerves
  • Spinal cord changes (myelopathy)
  • Inflammations (myelitis, discitis)
  • Bechterew's disease
  • Tumor of the skeleton, spinal cord and soft tissue
  • Metastases
  • Infektion
  • Other injuries/changes in the back

MRI Lumbar spine

MRI of the lumbar spine can provide response to your symptoms

Why MRI Lumbar Spine Scan?

Do you have symptoms from your lower back? Constant aching back pain, pain radiating down your legs or sharp pain affect everyday life in a very negative way. In many cases, it can be a matter of incorrect posture, strain or overexertion of the back. However, it is not uncommon for the symptoms to be caused by a herniated disc in the lumbar spine, narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis), inflammation such as Bechterew's disease, previous accidents or wear and tear of the discs and cartilage in the vertebrae. The sooner you can find out the cause of your symptoms, the sooner you can get the right treatment and rehabilitation for your condition.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Lumbar Spine – Advanced and Safe Examination

MRI lumbar spine or magnetic resonance imaging lumbar spine as it is called is a very reliable, simple, painless and advanced method. With this technology, you can visualize the lumbar spine and surrounding tissue at the mm level. Magnetic resonance imaging or MRI as it is called, does not contain X-rays and is a reliable, harmless and painless examination.

MRI involves taking pictures using magnetic fields and radio waves without any X-ray radiation, which makes it completely harmless. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine is therefore an incorrect expression because MRI does not contain any radiation.

Is an MRI scan of the lumbar spine for me?

Through an MRI scan of the lumbar spine, the doctor in charge can quickly and clearly identify whether there is damage or other abnormality that could be the cause of your symptoms.

The examination is recommended if you suffer from lower back problems in the form of pain or other symptoms that have come on without warning or an accident involving the lower back.

Results of examination from specialist doctor within 7 working days

After your examination, your scan will first be reviewed by an X-ray specialist.

Prevcare's specialist doctors then analyze and compile the results in an individual written report that you will receive within 7 working days after the examination.

You will also receive a USB with your MRI images sent home from your examination.

This way, you will more quickly find out what is causing your symptoms and what treatment is available to you.

Referral to a specialist if necessary

If we discover something serious during your examination, our doctor will, in dialogue with you, send a referral to your health center or specialist clinic so that you can receive the right help. The referral is included in the cost of the MRI lumbar spine examination at Prevcare Clinic.

Examination without referral

Private MRI Lumbar Spine

12 450 kr

Clinics

Book a lumbar MRI in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, Jönköping, Umeå, Karlstad or Sundsvall - without a referral.

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Evidia Sabbatsberg X-ray

Olivecronas Road 1
113 24 Stockholm

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Evidia Uppsala at Elisabeth Hospital X-ray

Geijersgatan 20
752 27 Uppsala

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Evidia Annedal X-ray

Arvid Wallgren's Hill 4A
413 46 Gothenburg

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Evidia Hyllie X-ray

Hyllie Station Square 2
215 32 Malmö, Sweden

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Evidia Jönköping X-ray

Battery Street 11
553 05 Jonkoping

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Evidia Umeå X-ray

Renmarktstorget 12 C
903 26 Umea

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Evidia Karlstad X-ray

Löfbergs Arena, Northern Entrance 79
654 65 Karlstad

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Evidia Sundsvall X-ray

Institutsvägen 2
856 43 Sundsvall

Evidia Sabbatsberg X-ray

Olivecronas Road 1
113 24 Stockholm

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Evidia Annedal X-ray

Arvid Wallgren's Hill 4A
413 46 Gothenburg

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Evidia Hyllie X-ray

Hyllie Station Square 2
215 32 Malmö, Sweden

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Evidia Uppsala at Elisabeth Hospital X-ray

Geijersgatan 20
752 27 Uppsala

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Evidia Jönköping X-ray

Battery Street 11
553 05 Jonkoping

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Evidia Umeå X-ray

Renmarktstorget 12 C
903 26 Umea

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Evidia Karlstad X-ray

Löfbergs Arena, Northern Entrance 79
654 65 Karlstad

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Evidia Sundsvall X-ray

Institutsvägen 2
856 43 Sundsvall

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Why patients choose us

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Markus Andersson
Very professional and friendly service. Quick appointment booking and a good review of the results which gave me peace of mind.
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Stefan
Felt serious and professional from start to finish. Can really recommend!
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Jon Hauksson
I must commend Prevcare for their friendly service and professional workmanship. I feel privileged to have the opportunity for such a comprehensive health check-up.
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Gustaf Brandberg
Professional service with short processing time. Clear and easy to understand report with explanations. Recommended.
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Diogenis Theodorodis
Very professional all the way through
Many thanks to the entire team and Dr. Stavros
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Martin Lindell
Simple and smooth the whole process of booking. Friendly service and excellent explanation of the report on the examination in a way that you understand and what it means for your health. Will definitely come back here.
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Johan Nyåker
I booked a full-body MRI as I had been worried for a long time about long-term symptoms.

I am completely satisfied from start to finish. Everything went very smoothly and the final report felt professional.

If you have the money to do a survey (it costs a lot), I recommend it.
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Dennis Sodergren
Recommended. Very serious and good impression!
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Doug Daberius
I can highly recommend Prevcare. Truly a good investment in my own health. The whole process was well managed from start to report review. I was very impressed with the quality of the review. Now I have good data to invest in preventive measures in some areas. Very nice doctor and staff.
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Charlotte N
I can highly recommend Prevcare, I quickly received help booking current examinations and was treated in a very professional and friendly manner.
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Anneli Tedder
Very nice staff and doctor and they gave me time for what I was worried about. Can really recommend! Now I can feel calm and know the medical weaknesses I have and what I can do about this. No more wondering if everything is ok with me. Everything worked very easily.
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Mikael Hammarstedt
Fast and professional processing and very nice service. Clearly affordable.
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Fredrik Grindemark
A professional approach, quick feedback and inspires confidence. Highly recommended.
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Mia Schelander
Fast & smooth, feels very competent & super nice!
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Conny Schelander
Good service and friendly staff and competence
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Jonas andersson
Very fast and professional handling, much appreciated!
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Sultnova Svetlana
I almost knelt down in front of the doctor and asked for an MRI scan, but was denied.
Found a preciser that did it.
The examination shows a fracture in the hip joint, the doctor contacted me and explained everything in detail. Thank you Prevcare for being there!!!
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Kamran Momeni
I felt well received and listened to. Very fast and professional feedback. I highly recommend Prevcare Clinic.
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Hans L.
Fast and professional feedback from MRI. Nice and competent service.
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Niklas Jonsson
5 stars....very good and fast handling by everyone at the Malmö office. Nice contact at Aleris Röntgen in Gothenburg.
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Information about MRI Lumbar Spine

What is an MRI scan?
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI or MR) is a medical imaging technique for diagnostic purposes using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) camera.
  • MRI involves taking images using magnetic fields and radio waves without any X-ray radiation, which makes it completely harmless.
  • The technology is used to detect diseases, map injuries and follow up treatments at the millimeter level in almost all human organs, such as tumors, inflammation, fractures, osteoarthritis, stroke and changes in blood vessels and bones.
How MRI Lumbar Spine is done:
  • MRI examinations are performed at X-ray clinics. The images are first reviewed by a specialist in X-ray (radiologist). Prevcare's specialist then reviews the results, writes a summary and recommendations. If necessary, a referral is sent for further processing.
  • When you are examined with an MRI camera, you lie down on a bed that is moved into a so-called magnetic tunnel. There, you lie still while the images are taken. A nurse operates the camera from an adjacent room, and you can talk to the nurse at all times through a microphone and speaker.
  • After the MRI examination, you can leave the clinic immediately.
  • MRI of the lumbar spine takes about 20 minutes.
Who is not suitable for MRI of the lumbar spine?
  • If you have electronic equipment implanted in your body, such as a pacemaker, insulin pump or cochlear implant, for example.
  • If you have had surgery on your head or heart and have metal clips implanted instead of stitches after surgery.
  • If you have metal splinters in your eye or other part of your body.
  • If you answered yes to any of the above, tell us so we and our doctor can look at what options are available.
  • Fixed dental fillings, dental implants, prostheses, hip-knee prostheses, and screws in the arms and legs are not an obstacle to an MRI examination.
How do I prepare for a lumbar spine MRI?
  • Please state in your health form if you have had previous X-ray examinations. This is so that our doctors can assess your condition as accurately as possible.
  • It is important that you state if you have diabetes, kidney problems or other illnesses in your health form. This is so that our doctors can assess your condition as accurately as possible.
  • It is necessary to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. MRI is generally not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. In such cases, the examination may be postponed until after the baby is born.
  • It is important that you tell us if you suffer from claustrophobia, or have a general feeling of discomfort in confined spaces. In this case, a discussion can be held with the responsible doctor regarding whether it is necessary to prescribe sedatives to make the examination as comfortable as possible. If you think that you are calmed by music, there is also, in some cases, the possibility of playing music during the examination for your comfort.
  • Also take the opportunity to leave all forms of jewelry and clothing that contain metal at home before you come for the examination.
  • Otherwise, it is good to discuss with the responsible specialist to see if there is anything above that cannot be fulfilled. At Prevcare, we are usually flexible regarding different solutions.

Our social promise: we support the Swedish Cancer Society

At Prevcare Clinic, we believe in making a difference – We work every day to improve people's health through advanced medical diagnostics. We perform MRI scans, CT scans, heart scans, colonoscopies and blood tests – with the goal of detecting diseases at an early stage, to give each patient the best possible chance of diagnosis and treatment.

As a natural part of our commitment to human health, we have chosen to support the Swedish Cancer Society with a donation to benefit Swedish cancer research. This is important to us – not only as a healthcare provider, but as a social actor. Our donation goes to vital research in the field of cancer, with the hope of contributing to more breakthroughs, earlier diagnoses and better treatment outcomes.

Our daily work at Prevcare Clinic is about early detection and prevention of serious diseases – and through our donation to the Swedish Cancer Society, we also want to support research that makes future care even better.
Stavros Constantakis, CEO and Medical Director