Can your MRI detect muscle or joint issues?

Yes, depending on the package.

All packages (Core, Advanced, Pro) include the spine, which may reveal disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and muscle/ligament abnormalities in the back.

The Advanced and Pro packages include body composition and spine muscle assessment, which may identify muscle imbalances and atrophy. Body composition can also be added to Core as an add-on.

The Pro package additionally covers hips and knees, which may reveal meniscus tears, ligament damage (ACL, MCL), cartilage wear and early osteoarthritis, labral tears in the hip, bone marrow edema, and tendinopathy.

Limitations: shoulders, elbows, wrists, ankles, and feet are not covered by any package. For a specific injury or pain in a joint, a targeted diagnostic MRI (ordered by your GP or orthopedic surgeon) may provide more detailed imaging with specialized sequences.

See the package comparison to choose the right coverage level, or our conditions overview for more on what our screening may detect.