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 problem.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated rotator cuff tears or tendon injuries may worsen, causing chronic pain and limited arm movement.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or ultrasound?
X-ray shows bones only. Ultrasound depends on the operator and may miss deep tendon or ligament injuries. MRI provides clear, radiation-free imaging.

Q5: Fast, affordable MRI option?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, and non-surgical treatment options.