I have neck pain after whiplash — should I consider MRI?
Q1: Why does my neck hurt after whiplash?
Whiplash can injure cervical ligaments, discs, or muscles, which may not be detected on X-ray.
Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. MRI identifies structural injuries, allowing precise, evidence-based treatment and preventing chronic issues.
Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated ligament or disc injury may worsen, leading to chronic pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.
Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI visualizes ligaments, discs, and soft tissues clearly, without radiation. X-ray shows bones only; CT poorly visualizes soft tissue.
Q5: Fast MRI option?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, plus non-surgical treatment options.