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.

Q1: Why does my shoulder pop and ache?
Possible causes: rotator cuff tear, labrum injury, tendon inflammation, or cartilage damage.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t worked — should I get MRI?
Yes. Persistent symptoms despite short therapy trials signal the need for MRI to identify the root cause and avoid wasted treatment.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Progressive tendon or cartilage damage, chronic pain, limited range of motion.

Q4: Why MRI over other scans?
MRI clearly shows tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and labrum without radiation; X-ray only shows bones.

Q5: 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: What causes shoulder pain when lifting?
Common causes include rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, bursitis, or early arthritis. Therapy alone cannot rule out serious injury.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain despite physiotherapy or anti-inflammatory treatment indicates the need for MRI to pinpoint the exact problem.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated rotator cuff tears or tendon injuries may worsen, causing chronic pain and limited arm movement.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or ultrasound?
X-ray shows bones only. Ultrasound depends on the operator and may miss deep tendon or ligament injuries. MRI provides clear, radiation-free imaging.

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: What are the risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated herniated discs or nerve compression can cause permanent nerve damage, weakness, or chronic pain.

Q2: Therapy isn’t helping — what should I do?
Persistent pain or neurological symptoms indicate the need for MRI to confirm the diagnosis before further ineffective treatment.

Q3: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
X-ray shows bones only; CT may miss soft tissue. MRI shows discs, ligaments, and nerves clearly and safely.

Q4: What urgent signs require MRI immediately?
Severe leg weakness, numbness, bowel/bladder changes, or sudden worsening pain are red flags requiring urgent MRI.

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.