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Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging at The Health Equation

Accurate imaging is an important part of the diagnostic process, helping guide treatment decisions and ensuring the most effective care. At The Health Equation, we work with trusted imaging centres to provide the following investigations:

X-Rays

  • Useful for assessing bone health, fractures and arthritis

  • Often recommended when musculoskeletal issues need further clarification

  • Quick and widely available, but does expose the patient to some ionising radiation so x-rays these days are kept to a minimum

DEXA (Bone Density)

  • The gold standard for assessing bone density, but does expose the patient to some ionising radiation

CT Scans (computerised tomography)

  • Similar to MRI, but does expose the patient to some ionising radiation

Ultrasound Scans

  • Helpful for evaluating soft tissue structures such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints

  • Commonly used to investigate injuries, inflammation, or unexplained pain

  • Also used to visualise internal body organs

  • A safe and painless scan with no radiation exposure

MRI Scans (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

  • Provides highly detailed images of both soft tissues and bone

  • Especially valuable for complex conditions involving the spine, joints, or nervous system

  • Helps identify causes of persistent pain, neurological symptoms, or unexplained findings

  • Does not expose the patient to ionising radiation

Our Approach

  • Imaging is only recommended when clinically appropriate

  • All scans are considered alongside your case history and clinical examination to provide a complete picture of your health

  • We help coordinate imaging appointments, usually with Oryon Imaging in Wimpole Street, London or other trusted providers

  • Results are explained in detail and, if necessary, shared with your GP or specialist consultant with your consent

  • Gerry Gajadharsingh DO is IMER 2017 (Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations) certified, therefore, qualified to refer for all Imaging

✅ By combining conventional imaging with our functional and osteopathic approach, we ensure that every test requested is clinically justified and adds real value to your treatment strategy.

Private Health Clinic Body Scans

Private Health Clinic Body Scans

This is a common procedure, which exposes the patient to a small level of ionising radiation. As such, it should be requested appropriately. It is interesting that several years ago, the Royal College of GP’s issued guidance saying that routine x-rays of the lower back for back pain was not indicated, unless significant disease was suspected, something osteopaths have been saying for years. We mainly use it for imaging of the skeletal structure or for DXA (bone density scan assessment).

This is a quick, non-invasive procedure; commonly used for gynaecological issues, vascular screening and now increasingly musculoskeletal disorders.

Does not involve the use of ionising radiation, so is considered less invasive than x-ray or CT scanning. It takes much longer, 30-45 minutes, and is much more expensive; although it does give great detail when conditions that cannot be seen on x-ray, such as a prolapsed disc, are suspected.

This does involve the use of ionising radiation and is sometimes used instead of MRI for several reasons, one being the part of the body that is being scanned. However, the procedure is much quicker than MRI. We are increasingly requesting Coronary Calcium Scans (a CT of the coronary arteries surrounding the heart); it is a very quick procedure (less than a few minutes) and a very helpful tool for cardiovascular risk management.