Q1: What causes shoulder pain at night?Inflamed tendons, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, or cartilage injuries often flare during rest or sleep. Persistent night pain may indicate a structural injury that cannot be fully diagnosed without MRI. Q2: Short therapy hasn’t worked — should I do MRI?Yes. If conservative treatment fails, MRI is essentia...
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Q1: Why does shoulder pain worsen during sports or exercise?Overuse or acute trauma can cause rotator cuff strain, tendonitis, labrum tears, or cartilage damage. Persistent pain despite rest or physiotherapy signals the need for further evaluation. Q2: My therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?Yes. If short-term conservative management fails,...
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Q1: What causes shoulder stiffness and weakness?Stiffness and weakness can result from rotator cuff tears, tendon injuries, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), or early joint arthritis. These conditions are often not visible on X-ray or ultrasound. MRI provides comprehensive imaging of tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and joint structures. Q2: I ...
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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?Progressi...
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Q1: What causes shoulder pain when lifting?Common causes include rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, bursitis, or early arthritis. Therapy alone cannot rule out serious injury. Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?Yes. Persistent pain despite physiotherapy or anti-inflammatory treatment indicates the need for MRI to pinpoint the exact probl...
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