DIERS 4D scan packages

Find the cause, not just the sore spot.

Four packages built around the problem you came with, from £99. Radiation-free, no referral needed, and every package ends with a clear report and a plan.

Which one is right for me? → or call 01242 650810

Most complete

Unresolved Pain Assessment

For pain that has not settled, even after scans, specialists or months of treatment.

£3502-hour deep dive

The full DIERS 4D motion lab: formetric 4D spine (static & motion), Leg Axis (posterior & lateral) and pedogait. Your whole musculoskeletal system measured together, standing still and moving.

Medical history and in-person clinical evaluation
Full synchronised scan, feet to spine
Report of findings, gone through with you on screen
Rehabilitation plan: exercises, manual therapy, posture, movement and gait cues, footwear suggestions, orthotic options
Some hands-on initial treatment where possible

Book this scan →Free 10-min chat

Runners & sport

Runner & Gait Scan

For runners and active people with a niggle, a recurring injury or a performance goal.

£1501 hour

DIERS pedoscan, pedogait and Leg Axis (posterior & lateral). Hips, knees and ankles, the pressure under your feet and your centre of gravity, standing and moving.

Medical history and in-person clinical evaluation
Report of findings
Rehabilitation plan: exercises, manual therapy, running cues, footwear suggestions, orthotic options

Book this scan →Free 10-min chat

Feet & orthotics

Foot Pressure & Orthotic Assessment

For heel pain, forefoot pain, flat or high-arched feet, or anyone wondering whether orthotics are the answer.

£1501 hour

DIERS pedoscan, pedogait and Leg Axis (posterior & lateral). Hips, knees and ankles, the pressure under your feet and your centre of gravity, standing and moving.

Medical history and in-person clinical evaluation
Report of findings
Rehabilitation plan: exercises, manual therapy, gait cues, footwear suggestions, orthotic options (only if they will genuinely help)

Book this scan →Free 10-min chat

Radiation-free monitoring

Posture & Scoliosis Tracking

For posture concerns and for tracking a spinal curve over time, adults and children, with no radiation.

Static

£9945 min

DIERS formetric 4D spine + pedoscan. Spine, pelvis, foot pressure and centre of gravity while standing.

Static + motion

£1501 hour

Adds DIERS pedogait, so we also see how everything behaves when you move.

Medical history
Scan of spinal form, pelvic position, foot pressure and centre of gravity
Report of findings and further recommendations

Scoliosis is diagnosed and graded by a doctor using X-ray. We measure the features of a curve and monitor change between medical check-ups, so fewer X-rays may be needed along the way.

Book this scan →Free 10-min chat

Each DIERS system can also be used on its own where that is all you need. Not sure which package fits? Call 01242 650810 for a free 10-minute chat, or try the two-minute self-check. Scans are an option, never a requirement: you can book MSK therapy or podiatry directly.

Two-minute self-check

Is a 4D scan right for me?

Answer a few quick questions and we will suggest the package that fits, or tell you if you should see a doctor first.

Weighing up an MRI or a consultant?

How the options compare.

An MRI looks at one spot while you lie still. Our 4D scan looks at how your whole body moves, standing and walking. They do different jobs.

Compared	MRI	X-ray	Consultant appointment	DIERS 4D assessment
Looks at	One area: discs, nerves, soft tissue	One area: bone	Your problem area, and may order scans	Your whole body, feet to spine, and how the parts connect
You are	Lying still	Still, standing or lying	Examined in the room	Standing and walking
Shows movement	No	No	Partly, by examination	Yes, measured
Radiation	None	Yes, a low dose	None (scans extra)	None
You leave with	A report for your referrer	A report for your referrer	A diagnosis and medical options	A report of findings and a rehab plan you can start straight away
Typical self-pay cost	£360–£490 for one area	£99–£149 per area	£150–£350, plus any scans	£99–£350, depending on package
Referral needed	Yes, a clinician must justify it	Yes, a clinician must justify it	Often, or pay an extra fee	No, book directly

Costs are typical published self-pay prices from Cheltenham and national imaging providers in October 2026 and will vary. Some national providers include the referral step through an online questionnaire. MRI and X-ray show things our scan cannot, such as discs, nerves and bone. If you need one, we will tell you, and as HCPC-registered clinicians we can refer you.

MRI, consultant or 4D scan: which should come first? →

Before you book

When you need a doctor first.

Most aches and pains are not serious. A few symptoms are, and they need medical care before any scan.

Go to A&E or call 999 now

If back or neck pain comes with any of these, you need emergency care, not a scan:

Numbness or tingling in the groin, buttocks, inner thighs or genital area
New bladder or bowel problems: you cannot pass urine, or you lose control
Weakness in the legs or feet that is getting worse, such as foot drop, or numbness that is spreading
Severe spinal pain at night that wakes you and does not ease when you lie down or change position
Fever, chills or night sweats with spinal pain

See a doctor first

We will not scan until a doctor or HCPC-registered clinician has ruled out a structural or medical cause if you have:

A recent significant injury, such as a hard fall, sports collision or car accident, with a possible fracture
A history of cancer and new or unexplained spinal pain
Unexplained weight loss alongside the pain
Severe osteoporosis or long-term steroid use
Difficulty standing still or walking unaided, because of pain, spasm, dizziness or balance problems

Our scan measures the surface of your body and how it moves. It cannot see discs, nerves or fractures, which is why these checks come first. For urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.

Common questions

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book any package directly.

Do I have to have a scan before treatment?

No. A scan is never compulsory. You can book MSK therapy, MSK podiatry or routine foot care on its own. The scan is there for people who want the fullest picture first.

I have already had an MRI or X-ray. Is a 4D scan still useful?

Often, yes. Imaging shows structure in one area. Our scan shows how your whole body moves and loads. Bring your report and we will look at both together.

Is it safe for children and during pregnancy?

The scan uses visible light only, so there is no radiation exposure.

Can I have a copy of my results?

Yes. You receive a written report of findings with clear next steps.

I am travelling from further away. Can it all be done in one visit?

Yes. Call us first on 01242 650810 and we will set the appointment up to give you everything you need in one trip. We are just off the M5, and Cheltenham Spa station has direct trains from London, Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff.

Let's find out what is actually going on.

Book online, or start with a free 10-minute chat if you are not sure what you need.

Book Now → or call 01242 650810