What is an MRI ?

Basically, an MRI is a giant, super powerful magnet that takes a 3D "photo" of the inside of your body, focusing on your soft tissues—like your muscles, brain, ligaments, and discs in your spine. It doesn't use radiation like an X-ray or CT scan. Instead, it realigns the water molecules in your body to create incredibly detailed images. I was super claustrophobic before my first one for a knee injury. The tech was amazing and talked me through the whole thing. The loud knocking noises are just the magnet working! I found a really simple, no-jargon breakdown that helped ease my mind beforehand. It explains the whole process step-by-step: what is MRI .It's a brilliant tool for doctors to see what's going on without any surgery. If you ever need one, don't hesitate to ask for headphones or even a mild sedative—they want you to be comfortable.