Q1: Why get MRI before back surgery?
MRI precisely identifies injured discs, nerves, ligaments, and soft tissue, ensuring surgery is necessary and correctly targeted.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. MRI confirms the structural cause, preventing unnecessary surgery or ineffective interventions.

Q3: Risks of skipping MRI?
Incorrect diagnosis may lead to ineffective surgery, prolonged recovery, and persistent pain.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free imaging of soft tissues, discs, and nerves. 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, with non-surgical treatment options.