22/03/2026
Hi everyone ๐- in case you havenโt yet seen the news, this is our brand new MRI scanner behind me.
Iโve been looking forward to sharing this properly, because itโs something weโve been working on quietly for a long time โ and itโs a bit surreal to now have it up and running inside the clinic.
What makes this scanner a little different is that itโs an open MRI, rather than the traditional tunnel-style machine.
That means itโs far more comfortable for people who feel claustrophobic, and it also allows us to stay close by, talk to you, and guide you through the scan while itโs happening - which makes a big difference to the overall experience ๐
This setup is specifically designed for musculoskeletal imaging, so weโre focused on things like muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves, discs and the spine - essentially the types of injuries and problems we see every day in clinic.
We can scan:
โข Spine (neck, mid back & lower back)
โข Shoulder & upper arm
โข Elbow, wrist, hand & fingers
โข Hip & thigh
โข Knee & calf
โข Ankle & foot
What we donโt scan (as this isnโt what the machine is designed for):
โข Head / brain
โข Abdominal organs
โข Pelvic organs (e.g. prostate, ovaries)
This is also a brand new machine, installed in early 2026, using some of the latest technology available for this type of imaging - allowing us to deliver high-quality scans in a setting thatโs a lot more relaxed than most people expect.
As far as weโre aware, weโre the first chiropractic-led clinic in the UK (and possibly further afield) to bring this kind of MRI setup into practice.
Weโre working alongside experienced radiographers, and weโll soon be introducing an MRI-trained radiographer with a strong background in musculoskeletal imaging.
All scans are reported externally by consultant radiologists who specialise in MSK imaging, so youโre getting a very high level of detail and accuracy ๐ง
One of the main reasons for doing this was to make imaging more accessible. We donโt believe it should be overly complicated or unnecessarily expensive to get answers about your body.
So weโve introduced:
โข ยฃ299 for one area
โข ยฃ549 for two areas (including both reports)
To give some context, many places in Bristol are typically ยฃ360โยฃ560 for a single scan - and weโre able to keep our pricing lower because weโre a small, independent clinic without large overheads.
We also offer self-referral, meaning you can book directly without needing to go through another clinician first.
If you self-refer, your report will be shared with your GP.
If youโre already a patient with us, your results can come back to one of our practitioners here and weโll guide you through everything.
And if youโre not sure whether you even need an MRI - thatโs completely fine too.
You can book a consultation (ยฃ52) and weโll help you decide whatโs most appropriate.
If youโd like to make an enquiry, you can leave your details with us here and weโll get back to you to talk things through:
๐ https://hanhamclinic.co.uk/mri-scan-booking-bristol/
Lastly, just a genuine thank you to our reception team, our practitioners, and also our patients whoโve helped test and shape the process with us โ as well as the installation team at ESAOTE whoโve supported us throughout ๐
Itโs something weโre really proud of, and more importantly, something we hope will genuinely help people get clearer answers and move forward with the right care.
If youโve got any questions, feel free to comment or message us ๐
Dean
The Hanham Clinic
