Q1: What’s causing my knee pain after exercise?
Possible causes include meniscus tear, ligament strain, early arthritis, or cartilage damage. Therapy alone cannot confirm the exact issue.

Q2: Short therapy hasn’t helped — what next?
If physiotherapy or rest doesn’t relieve pain, MRI is recommended to identify the real problem instead of spending more on treatments that may not work.

Q3: How does MRI compare to X-ray or ultrasound?
X-ray won’t show soft tissues. Ultrasound may miss deep cartilage or ligament injuries. MRI provides a complete, radiation-free view.

Q4: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may worsen, causing chronic pain, swelling, or permanent joint damage.

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

Q1: What’s causing knee pain when climbing stairs?
Pain could be from meniscus tears, early arthritis, cartilage wear, or ligament strain. No doctor or therapist can be 100% sure without clear imaging like MRI.

Q2: I’ve tried physiotherapy and rest but pain persists — what should I do?
If short trials of therapy don’t improve your symptoms, it’s time to question why. MRI can identify the real cause instead of wasting time on more treatments.

Q3: Why is MRI better than X-ray or ultrasound?
X-ray shows bones only. Ultrasound depends on the operator. MRI clearly shows cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and inflammation — all without radiation.

Q4: What could be missed if I delay MRI?
Meniscus tear, cartilage damage, early arthritis, or bone stress injuries could worsen and lead to long-term mobility issues.

Q5: Why do most people delay MRI?
Cost and long wait times — many clinics charge over $1,000 or require weeks of booking.

Q6: What are faster, affordable MRI options?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides insurance and Medisave claimable MRI scans within 1 working day, and non-surgical treatment options to help you recover safely.

Q1: Who is this common in?

Adults 35–60, desk-bound professionals, and gym-goers who lift weights or reach overhead often.

Q2: What are the warning symptoms?

Pain lifting the arm, stiffness reaching overhead, or clicking sounds.

Q3: What do people usually try first?

Massage, physiotherapy, acupuncture, heat patches, or pain gels.

Q4: When is MRI recommended?

If shoulder pain lasts beyond 2–3 weeks, affects daily activity, or limits motion.

Q5: What might be missed without MRI?

• Rotator cuff tear

• Bursitis

• Labral tear

• Early frozen shoulder

Q6: Why not rely on X-ray or ultrasound?

X-rays miss soft tissue injuries. Ultrasound depends heavily on the operator. MRI gives precise, full-joint visualization.

Q7: Why is MRI delayed?

Cost concerns and difficulty finding fast, affordable scans.

Q8: Solution:

At The Pain Relief Clinic, MRI can be arranged within 1 working day, cost below $1,000, Medisave claimable, and cashless options are available.

Q1: Who is this for?

Executives, drivers, and desk workers aged 35–60 who sit long hours and develop lower back pain or stiffness.

Q2: What are the symptoms?

Constant back ache, sharp pain down the legs, numbness, or tingling sensations.

Q3: What do most people try first?

Physiotherapy, chiropractic, TENS, massage, or painkillers. These can relieve symptoms but don’t confirm the cause.

Q4: When should I do an MRI?

If back pain lasts more than 2–4 weeks, or if you experience numbness, weakness, or shooting leg pain. MRI helps identify disc herniation or nerve compression.

Q5: What serious problems can be missed without MRI?

• Slipped disc pressing on nerves

• Spinal stenosis

• Spinal infection or tumor (rare but dangerous)

Q6: Why is MRI better than X-ray or CT?

MRI shows discs, nerves, and soft tissues — X-rays cannot. CT involves radiation and less detail for nerve issues.

Q7: Why do many delay MRI?

High cost, limited slots, and assumptions that physiotherapy alone will fix the pain.

Q8: What’s better about The Pain Relief Clinic?

You can get a same-day or next-day MRI, cost below $1,000, claim Medisave or insurance, and avoid long public hospital waits.

Q1: Who usually has this problem?

Adults between 40–65, especially office workers, teachers, and parents who climb stairs daily.

Q2: What are the symptoms?

Pain or cracking when climbing stairs, swelling after walking, or stiffness after sitting long periods.

Q3: What have people usually tried first?

Physiotherapy, knee supports, pain gels, glucosamine, or acupuncture. These may help temporarily but don’t show what’s happening inside the joint.

Q4: When should I consider an MRI?

If pain lasts more than 2–3 weeks or worsens despite rest or therapy. MRI can detect early arthritis, meniscus tear, or cartilage wear invisible to X-rays.

Q5: What could be missed without an MRI?

• Meniscus tears

• Early osteoarthritis

• Bone stress injuries

• Ligament strains
  Missing these early can lead to permanent joint damage.

Q6: Why is MRI better than X-ray or ultrasound?

MRI shows soft tissues (ligaments, cartilage, tendons) clearly, unlike X-rays that only show bone. It’s radiation-free and gives a complete picture.

Q7: Why do people delay doing an MRI?

Mostly due to cost (many clinics charge $1,000+) and long waiting times. Some even wait weeks for appointments.

Q8: Where can I get a fast, affordable MRI in Singapore?

The Pain Relief Clinic offers MRI scans within 1 working day, usually under $1,000, with Medisave, insurance, and cashless options available.