Q1: Why does my hip hurt when squatting or bending?
Pain may result from labrum tears, cartilage damage, tendon injury, or early arthritis. Therapy alone cannot confirm the diagnosis.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I get MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain despite short therapy trials signals the need for MRI to identify the exact structural problem.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated labrum or cartilage injuries may worsen, causing chronic pain and functional limitations.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI provides high-resolution imaging of soft tissues, cartilage, and labrum. X-ray only shows bones, and CT is less effective for soft tissues.

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.