Q1: Why does my hip hurt when walking?
Pain may result from labrum tears, cartilage degeneration, early arthritis, bursitis, or tendon injuries. Therapy alone cannot confirm the underlying cause.

Q2: Physiotherapy hasn’t helped — should I get MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain despite short therapy trials indicates structural damage that MRI can accurately diagnose, preventing wasted treatment.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated hip injuries may worsen, causing chronic pain, reduced mobility, and impaired daily function.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI provides detailed imaging of soft tissues, cartilage, and labrum without radiation. X-ray shows bones only; CT poorly visualizes soft tissue.

Q5: Fast, affordable 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.