Q1: Why does my back hurt when bending or lifting?
Pain may result from disc herniation, ligament injury, muscle strain, or early arthritis. Therapy alone cannot identify the exact cause.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I get MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain despite treatment indicates structural injury that MRI can detect for precise, targeted care.

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

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI visualizes discs, ligaments, and muscles with high clarity 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, with non-surgical treatment options.