Q1: Why does my lower back hurt after sitting?
Pain may result from disc degeneration, herniation, spinal stenosis, or facet joint issues. Therapy alone may not reveal the exact cause.

Q2: Short-term therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain despite therapy indicates structural damage that MRI can detect for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated disc or nerve injuries may worsen, causing chronic pain, sciatica, or mobility issues.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI provides detailed, radiation-free imaging of discs, nerves, and soft tissues. 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.