Category: MRI

Increasing reliance on cellphones and computers has made shoulder and neck pain more common in recent years. If you’re a frequent technology user experiencing neck and shoulder pain, stiffness or weakness, you may be dealing with text neck syndrome, a repetitive stress injury from leaning your head forward for an extended period. Fortunately, we’re here […]

MRIs, or magnetic resonance imaging tests, are essential medical exams that use radio waves and magnets to scan various body parts. Then, doctors use the images to diagnose diseases or conditions. To complete an MRI, patients have to lie still in an enclosed, tube-shaped machine for extended periods. Many patients find it challenging to pass the time […]

Claustrophobia is a common condition that many people suffer from without a diagnosis. The National Institutes of Health estimates that 12.5% of the population has claustrophobia. People with claustrophobia tend to feel heightened levels of distress over dark or confined spaces or feelings of being trapped. They may also exhibit intense fears of suffocation. With that […]