Q1: Why hasn’t physiotherapy helped my shoulder pain?
Short-term therapy may temporarily relieve symptoms but cannot diagnose underlying structural injuries like rotator cuff tear, tendon injury, or labrum damage.

Q2: How does MRI help?
MRI identifies the exact injury, enabling targeted non-surgical management or surgical planning.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may worsen, causing chronic pain, loss of motion, or permanent functional limitations.

Q4: Why MRI over other scans?
X-ray cannot detect tendon or labrum injuries. MRI provides detailed soft tissue visualization without radiation.

Q5: Fast MRI solution?
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 do I know if I have a rotator cuff tear?
Symptoms include pain when lifting or rotating the arm, night-time pain, weakness, and popping or clicking. MRI is required to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other injuries.

Q2: My short therapy trial hasn’t worked — should I do MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain and functional limitations despite conservative care are clear indications for MRI.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated rotator cuff tears may worsen, causing permanent weakness, tendon retraction, and chronic shoulder pain.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or ultrasound?
MRI provides full soft tissue visualization. X-ray cannot detect tendon tears; ultrasound may miss partial or deep tears.

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

Q1: What causes shoulder pain at night?
Inflamed tendons, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, or cartilage injuries often flare during rest or sleep. Persistent night pain may indicate a structural injury that cannot be fully diagnosed without MRI.

Q2: Short therapy hasn’t worked — should I do MRI?
Yes. If conservative treatment fails, MRI is essential to identify underlying injuries and avoid ineffective treatments.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may lead to chronic pain, worsening stiffness, and reduced daily functionality.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or ultrasound?
MRI provides comprehensive imaging of soft tissues, tendons, cartilage, and labrum, which X-ray cannot show and ultrasound may miss.

Q5: Where to get fast, affordable MRI?
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 shoulder pain worsen during sports or exercise?
Overuse or acute trauma can cause rotator cuff strain, tendonitis, labrum tears, or cartilage damage. Persistent pain despite rest or physiotherapy signals the need for further evaluation.

Q2: My therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. If short-term conservative management fails, MRI is recommended to identify the root cause and guide targeted treatment, preventing further injury.

Q3: What are the risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may worsen, leading to chronic pain, reduced range of motion, and inability to participate in sports or exercise.

Q4: Why is MRI superior to X-ray or ultrasound?
MRI provides high-resolution imaging of tendons, ligaments, labrum, and cartilage, whereas X-rays and ultrasound are limited or operator-dependent.

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

Q1: What causes shoulder stiffness and weakness?
Stiffness and weakness can result from rotator cuff tears, tendon injuries, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), or early joint arthritis. These conditions are often not visible on X-ray or ultrasound. MRI provides comprehensive imaging of tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and joint structures.

Q2: I have tried physiotherapy but symptoms persist — should I consider MRI?
Yes. Persistent symptoms despite short-term physiotherapy indicate that the underlying problem remains unresolved. MRI allows precise diagnosis and targeted treatment planning.

Q3: What are the risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated tendon or rotator cuff injuries may worsen, leading to chronic pain, progressive weakness, limited range of motion, and reduced ability to perform daily or recreational activities.

Q4: Why is MRI preferred over X-ray or ultrasound?
X-ray cannot visualize soft tissues. Ultrasound may miss deep tendon or labrum injuries and is operator-dependent. MRI provides a detailed, radiation-free, full joint assessment.

Q5: Where can I get a fast, affordable MRI?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, alongside non-surgical treatment options to aid recovery.