MRIs are actually very expensive. Like they are just expensive... even in Europe. They’re costly to own and operate and maintain correctly.. just the labor alone. Unless you’re willing to pay out of pocket, I don’t see a problem with exhausting other options before jumping to MRI.

Also as for X-rays.. I think people freely getting Ionizing radiation isn’t exactly the brightest thing ever.

Also who pray tell, is going to read these studies?