Q1: Why does my knee hurt when going up or down stairs?
Pain may arise from meniscus tears, ligament injuries, early arthritis, or cartilage damage. Short trials of physiotherapy may not reveal the root cause.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t worked — should I do MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain despite therapy signals structural injury that MRI can accurately diagnose, preventing unnecessary treatments.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated meniscus or ligament injuries can worsen, leading to chronic pain, instability, or early osteoarthritis.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
X-ray shows bones only. CT involves radiation and poorly visualizes soft tissue. MRI provides clear, radiation-free imaging of ligaments, menisci, and cartilage.

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.