Q1: Why does my shoulder pop and ache?
Possible causes: rotator cuff tear, labrum injury, tendon inflammation, or cartilage damage.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t worked — should I get MRI?
Yes. Persistent symptoms despite short therapy trials signal the need for MRI to identify the root cause and avoid wasted treatment.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Progressive tendon or cartilage damage, chronic pain, limited range of motion.

Q4: Why MRI over other scans?
MRI clearly shows tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and labrum without radiation; X-ray only shows bones.

Q5: 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.