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.

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.