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.