Q1: What causes back pain from a slipped disc?
Herniated discs press on nerves, causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in legs. X-rays cannot show disc problems; only MRI can.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t worked — what now?
If physiotherapy or medication fails, MRI is necessary to determine if the disc is the source before further treatments or injections.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Nerve compression can worsen, causing permanent damage, leg weakness, or chronic pain.

Q4: Why MRI over other scans?
MRI shows discs, nerves, ligaments, and soft tissue clearly without radiation. CT or X-ray may miss soft tissue injuries.

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

Q1: Why does my back hurt persistently?
Causes include herniated discs, ligament injury, early arthritis, or nerve compression. Therapy alone cannot rule out serious issues.

Q2: Physiotherapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. If short trials of therapy fail, MRI identifies the real cause and prevents ongoing pain or worsening damage.

Q3: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
X-ray shows bones only. CT shows bone and some soft tissue but involves radiation. MRI provides clear, radiation-free imaging of discs, ligaments, nerves, and soft tissue.

Q4: Risks of delaying MRI?
Potential missed diagnosis of herniated disc, nerve compression, spinal infection, or early arthritis. Delay may lead to chronic pain or permanent nerve damage.

Q5: Fast, affordable MRI solution?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, and non-surgical treatment options to help you recover safely.

Q1: What causes knee pain at night?
Cartilage wear, meniscus tears, or inflammation often flare when resting at night. X-ray may not reveal the underlying issue.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t improved it — what should I do?
Persistent symptoms despite short-term therapy indicate the need for MRI to identify the root cause, preventing wasted effort and worsening damage.

Q3: Why MRI over other scans?
MRI shows ligaments, cartilage, and soft tissue clearly, unlike X-ray or ultrasound, and is radiation-free.

Q4: Risks of delaying MRI?
Ignoring persistent night pain may lead to worsening joint damage and limited mobility.

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

Q1: Why get MRI before surgery?
MRI confirms the exact cause of pain — meniscus tear, ligament injury, or cartilage damage — ensuring the surgery is necessary and targeted.

Q2: Short trial of therapy failed — should I do MRI?
Yes. If non-surgical therapy doesn’t help, MRI identifies the problem before considering invasive treatment.

Q3: Risks of skipping MRI?
Incorrect diagnosis may lead to unnecessary surgery, ineffective injections, or ongoing pain.

Q4: How does MRI compare to X-ray or CT?
MRI shows soft tissue clearly, unlike X-ray or CT, and has no radiation risk.

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 might X-ray miss early arthritis?
X-ray only detects bone changes, but cartilage, ligaments, and soft tissue are invisible. MRI can reveal early degeneration before it causes severe pain.

Q2: I’ve tried therapy, but my knee still aches — what now?
If short-term therapy doesn’t help, MRI should be considered to confirm the cause and guide treatment. Continuing therapy without diagnosis may waste time and money.

Q3: How does MRI help treatment planning?
MRI can pinpoint the affected cartilage, ligament, or meniscus, allowing targeted non-surgical interventions like guided therapy, regenerative supplements, or HotHeal therapy.

Q4: Risks of waiting?
Delayed diagnosis can lead to worsening arthritis, chronic pain, and limited mobility.

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