My X-ray looks normal but pain persists — should I do an MRI?

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2025 Oct
Q1: Why can I still have back pain if X-ray is normal?X-rays only show bones. Ligament injuries, disc herniation, or early arthritis may be invisible. Only MRI can detect these issues clearly. Q2: Therapy hasn’t worked — what should I do?Persistent pain after short therapy trials indicates that the root cause hasn’t been addressed. MRI will ...
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I feel numbness or tingling in my legs — do I need a spine MRI?

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2025 Oct
Q1: What causes numbness or tingling in the legs?Compression or inflammation of spinal nerves due to herniated discs, arthritis, or stenosis. Therapy alone cannot confirm the exact cause. Q2: Short therapy hasn’t helped — what next?MRI is necessary to identify the source. Ignoring persistent symptoms risks worsening nerve damage. Q3: Why MRI ...
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My leg pain radiates from my back — could MRI show the problem?

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2025 Oct
Q1: Why does back pain radiate to my leg?Pain radiating to the leg often indicates nerve compression from herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or inflammation. Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?Yes. Persistent radiating pain signals a serious underlying issue that needs MRI confirmation. Continuing therapy without imaging may be ineffect...
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How do I know if my back pain is from a slipped disc — is MRI necessary?

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2025 Oct
Q1: What causes back pain from a slipped disc?Herniated discs press on nerves, causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in legs. X-rays cannot show disc problems; only MRI can. Q2: Therapy hasn’t worked — what now?If physiotherapy or medication fails, MRI is necessary to determine if the disc is the source before further treatments or inj...
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What’s causing my persistent back pain and should I get an MRI?

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2025 Oct
Q1: Why does my back hurt persistently?Causes include herniated discs, ligament injury, early arthritis, or nerve compression. Therapy alone cannot rule out serious issues. Q2: Physiotherapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?Yes. If short trials of therapy fail, MRI identifies the real cause and prevents ongoing pain or worsening damage. Q3: Wh...
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