When it comes to pain - an MRI is not always the most helpful first step. As a diagnostic tool it’s fantastic - but it has limitations because a diagnosis says nothing about what your best next step is. And the MRI will most likely find a structural issue - but that tear is not the only piece of the puzzle when it comes to resolving your pain. On today’s episode, I share: Why you probably don’t need an MRI The limitations of medical imaging Why an x-ray or MRI may not be the most helpful first step And why the appearance of structural damage doesn’t have to mean pain All the links: - www.aewellness.com/podcast - Body Nerd Garage (Oct 12-13 in Los Angeles) - Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/ - Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala: https://instagram.com/hollaformala/ - Body Freedom Self-Assessment - a free quiz that will guide you towards the best next step for you to get rid of tension, stiffness, soreness and pain - take it now at  www.bodynerdshow.com