Q1: What causes hip stiffness?
Stiffness may result from labrum tears, tendon injuries, cartilage degeneration, or early osteoarthritis. Therapy alone may not reveal the cause.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. MRI identifies the exact structural problem, allowing targeted treatment rather than continued ineffective therapy.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may worsen, causing chronic stiffness, reduced range of motion, and impaired daily activities.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI provides detailed, radiation-free imaging of soft tissues, labrum, and cartilage. X-ray shows bones only; CT poorly visualizes soft tissue.

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

Q1: Why does my hip hurt after minor injury?
Even minor trauma can cause labrum tears, tendon injuries, cartilage damage, or bursitis, which cannot be seen on X-ray.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I get MRI?
Yes. MRI identifies the extent of structural damage, guiding effective, targeted treatment.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may worsen, leading to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and functional impairment.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free imaging of soft tissues and cartilage. X-ray shows bones only; CT is limited for soft tissue.

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

Q1: What causes outer hip pain?
Common causes include trochanteric bursitis, gluteal tendon injury, labrum tear, or referred pain from the lower back.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. Persistent lateral hip pain despite therapy requires MRI to rule out tendon or labrum injuries.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may progress, causing chronic pain, functional limitations, and difficulty walking or exercising.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or ultrasound?
MRI visualizes tendons, bursa, labrum, and cartilage clearly. X-ray shows bones only; ultrasound is operator-dependent.

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

Q1: Why does my hip sometimes feel unstable?
Hip instability may result from labrum tears, tendon injuries, or cartilage damage, which cannot be ruled out without MRI.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I get MRI?
Yes. Persistent instability despite short therapy trials indicates structural damage that MRI can detect for targeted treatment.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated instability may worsen, causing chronic pain, further injury, and reduced mobility.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI provides detailed, radiation-free imaging of soft tissues, labrum, and tendons. X-ray shows bones only; CT poorly visualizes soft tissue.

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

Q1: Why does chronic hip pain persist despite therapy?
Persistent hip pain may be caused by labrum tears, cartilage damage, bursitis, or tendon injuries, which cannot be diagnosed without MRI.

Q2: How does MRI help?
MRI identifies the exact structural cause, enabling targeted, evidence-based treatment and avoiding wasted therapy.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may worsen, leading to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and functional impairment.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or ultrasound?
MRI provides detailed, radiation-free imaging of cartilage, labrum, tendons, and soft tissue, whereas X-ray shows bones only and ultrasound may miss deep tissue injuries.

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