Q1: What happens to the neck during whiplash?
Whiplash can overstretch or tear cervical ligaments and discs, even in low-impact accidents. These injuries often go undetected on X-rays but can cause lasting pain and stiffness. MRI identifies such hidden damage.

Q2: Should I wait before doing MRI after whiplash?
If pain, stiffness, or headaches persist beyond a few days, MRI should be done. Waiting too long may lead to chronic instability or nerve irritation that becomes harder to treat.

Q3: Can physiotherapy alone fix whiplash injuries?
Physiotherapy may help mild cases, but if pain persists or radiates to arms, MRI is essential to check for deeper injuries. Continuing therapy without diagnosis risks worsening the damage.

Q4: Why is MRI necessary after accidents?
MRI provides detailed, radiation-free images of soft tissues, discs, and ligaments — areas often missed by X-rays or CT scans.

Q5: Where can I get an affordable MRI after whiplash?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides insurance and Medisave claimable MRI scans under $1,000, done within 1 working day, with non-surgical treatment options to help you recover safely.

Q1: Why are my hands tingling or numb?
Tingling or numbness in the hands often comes from nerve compression in the cervical spine caused by disc herniation or degeneration. MRI can confirm whether nerves in the neck are being pinched, something no physical exam or therapy can guarantee.

Q2: Can therapy or rest help nerve-related symptoms?
Short trials of physiotherapy or rest may ease symptoms if mild. However, persistent tingling or numbness means nerve irritation may be ongoing. Without MRI, serious or progressive nerve damage could be missed.

Q3: What are the risks of delaying MRI for hand numbness?
Untreated cervical nerve compression can lead to weakness, reduced grip, and permanent loss of sensation. MRI helps identify treatable nerve compression early, improving recovery outcomes.

Q4: How does MRI compare to other scans?
MRI clearly shows spinal discs, nerves, and soft tissue without radiation. X-rays can only reveal bone problems, and CT scans are less accurate for detecting nerve compression.

Q5: Where can I get a neck MRI quickly and affordably?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides insurance and Medisave claimable MRI scans under $1,000, done within 1 working day, with non-surgical treatment options to help you recover safely.

Q1: Why does neck pain radiate to my arms?
Neck pain radiating to the arms often comes from a cervical disc herniation, nerve compression, or spinal stenosis. These conditions irritate or pinch nerves that travel from the neck to the arms. While physiotherapy or medication may reduce tension, they cannot confirm if a nerve is trapped. Only an MRI can clearly visualize the disc, nerve, and spinal cord to confirm the exact cause.

Q2: Can physiotherapy or chiropractic help without MRI?
Physiotherapy, chiropractic, or massage may relieve mild muscle-related symptoms. However, if pain radiates to the arms or persists beyond 2–3 weeks, continuing therapy without an MRI can delay the correct diagnosis. MRI ensures your pain is not caused by a serious or worsening structural condition.

Q3: What happens if I delay getting a neck MRI?
Delaying MRI may allow disc or nerve injuries to worsen, potentially leading to chronic pain, arm weakness, numbness, or even permanent nerve damage. Early MRI helps prevent long-term complications.

Q4: Why is MRI better than X-ray or CT for neck pain?
MRI provides clear, radiation-free imaging of soft tissues, spinal discs, ligaments, and nerves. X-rays only show bones and alignment, while CT scans expose patients to radiation and are less sensitive for soft tissue problems.

Q5: Where can I get a fast, affordable neck MRI in Singapore?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides insurance and Medisave claimable MRI scans under $1,000, done within 1 working day, with non-surgical treatment options to help you recover safely.

Q1: Why do I get headaches with neck stiffness?
Causes may include cervical disc injury, ligament strain, or nerve compression. Therapy alone may not resolve or diagnose the root cause.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I get MRI?
Yes. MRI identifies structural problems, guiding precise treatment and preventing wasted therapy.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated cervical injuries may worsen, causing chronic pain, headaches, and functional limitations.

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

Q5: Fast MRI solution?
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 my neck hurt after whiplash?
Whiplash can injure cervical ligaments, discs, or muscles, which may not be detected on X-ray.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. MRI identifies structural injuries, allowing precise, evidence-based treatment and preventing chronic issues.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated ligament or disc injury may worsen, leading to chronic pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI visualizes ligaments, discs, and soft tissues clearly, without radiation. X-ray shows bones only; CT poorly visualizes soft tissue.

Q5: Fast 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.