Q1: Why does my knee feel unstable?
Knee instability may result from ACL or PCL injuries, meniscus tears, or cartilage damage, which cannot be ruled out without imaging.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t stabilized my knee — should I get MRI?
Yes. MRI identifies the specific structural problem, enabling evidence-based interventions and preventing further injury.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Persistent instability can cause falls, joint damage, and early osteoarthritis.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
X-ray shows bones only. CT poorly visualizes soft tissue. MRI provides detailed, radiation-free imaging of ligaments, cartilage, and menisci.

Q5: Fast MRI option?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, with non-surgical treatment options.

Q1: Why does my knee swell after exercise?
Swelling may result from meniscus tears, ligament sprains, cartilage injury, or early arthritis. Therapy alone cannot confirm these injuries.

Q2: Short-term physiotherapy hasn’t helped — should I get MRI?
Yes. MRI identifies the exact structural damage, allowing targeted treatment rather than continued ineffective therapy.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may worsen, causing chronic swelling, instability, and accelerated joint degeneration.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or ultrasound?
MRI visualizes soft tissue, cartilage, ligaments, and menisci with high clarity. X-ray shows bones only; ultrasound may miss deep tissue injuries.

Q5: Fast, affordable MRI option?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, along with non-surgical treatment options.

Q1: Why does my knee hurt when going up or down stairs?
Pain may arise from meniscus tears, ligament injuries, early arthritis, or cartilage damage. Short trials of physiotherapy may not reveal the root cause.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t worked — should I do MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain despite therapy signals structural injury that MRI can accurately diagnose, preventing unnecessary treatments.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated meniscus or ligament injuries can worsen, leading to chronic pain, instability, or early osteoarthritis.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
X-ray shows bones only. CT involves radiation and poorly visualizes soft tissue. MRI provides clear, radiation-free imaging of ligaments, menisci, and cartilage.

Q5: Fast, affordable 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.

Q1: Why does my shoulder feel unstable or dislocate?
Ligament tears, labrum injury, or rotator cuff weakness may cause recurrent dislocations. MRI clearly visualizes these structures.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. Persistent instability despite strengthening exercises or therapy signals the need for imaging before further conservative or surgical interventions.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Repeated dislocations can cause chronic pain, joint damage, and muscle weakness.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI provides detailed soft tissue imaging, unlike X-ray which only shows bones, or CT which may miss soft tissue injuries.

Q5: Fast, affordable 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.

Q1: How does shoulder arthritis develop?
Degeneration of cartilage, tendons, or joint structures can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. MRI detects early changes invisible on X-ray.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain or reduced motion despite conservative care is a strong indication for MRI.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Undiagnosed arthritis may progress, causing chronic pain, limited mobility, and decreased ability to perform work or sports.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI visualizes soft tissue, cartilage, and tendons; X-ray and CT primarily show bones and may miss early degenerative changes.

Q5: Fast, affordable 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.