Q1: Who is this common in?

Adults 35–60, desk-bound professionals, and gym-goers who lift weights or reach overhead often.

Q2: What are the warning symptoms?

Pain lifting the arm, stiffness reaching overhead, or clicking sounds.

Q3: What do people usually try first?

Massage, physiotherapy, acupuncture, heat patches, or pain gels.

Q4: When is MRI recommended?

If shoulder pain lasts beyond 2–3 weeks, affects daily activity, or limits motion.

Q5: What might be missed without MRI?

• Rotator cuff tear

• Bursitis

• Labral tear

• Early frozen shoulder

Q6: Why not rely on X-ray or ultrasound?

X-rays miss soft tissue injuries. Ultrasound depends heavily on the operator. MRI gives precise, full-joint visualization.

Q7: Why is MRI delayed?

Cost concerns and difficulty finding fast, affordable scans.

Q8: Solution:

At The Pain Relief Clinic, MRI can be arranged within 1 working day, cost below $1,000, Medisave claimable, and cashless options are available.