Solve Your Knee, Neck, Back & Shoulder Pain — With a Clear Diagnosis and Targeted, Non-Invasive Medical Technology
If pain is affecting your work, sleep, travel, sports or daily life, you don’t have to keep enduring it. Our physician-led, imaging-guided approach helps you finally understand what’s causing your pain — and what practical treatments can help.
We currently have available appointments in the next 5–7 days. For urgent cases, same-day and next-day slots may be possible — WhatsApp us and our team will try our best to accommodate.
This Clinic Suitable For You If:
- You want to avoid surgery
- Your pain keeps returning despite past treatments
- You want a clear diagnosis, not guesswork
- You are tired of advice to “just exercise” or “just lose weight”
- Your pain affects sleep, walking, sitting, work or travel
- You’ve been told by specialists to “just live with it”
- You prefer medical technology, not repetitive massage or stretching
We Understand Your Frustration
Many patients have tried physiotherapy, chiropractic, TCM, massage, painkillers — yet the pain returns. Some have been told to lose weight, exercise more, or that it’s “natural aging”. You want to avoid surgery, stay off long-term medications, and simply get your life back. Our approach is calm, diagnosis-first, and focused on targeted, non-invasive options that fit busy lives.
Get Your Quality of Life Back
- Walk and travel comfortably
- Return to sports and movement
- Sleep well and live confidently
- Function optimally at work and enjoy social life
A Clinic With a Strong Focus on Non-Invasive Pain Solutions
Our approach centres on accurate diagnosis first, then targeted, non-invasive medical treatment — designed to fit busy lives with minimal downtime.
- Physician-led consultation with clear explanations
- X-ray / Ultrasound / MRI scans arranged quickly
- Radiology specialist reports explained in simple language
- Practical Treatment Plan tailored to your diagnosis
Short Video: Understanding Why Your Previous Treatments Did Not Work?
Who Will Be Helping To Solve Your Pain?
Dr Terence Tan has been treating patients since 2007 — over 18 years of clinical experience. He has successfully helped patients from over 20 countries, with some flying to Singapore specially to consult him specifically for non-invasive solutions and to avoid surgery. He is accredited with both the Family Physician Accreditation Board and the Singapore Medical Council. He is also a member of the Singapore Medical Association and The Pain Association of Singapore. Dr Tan has delivered numerous public education talks and has taught doctors internationally on pain management.
Before Consultation
- Unsure what’s wrong
- Pain keeps returning
- Confusing or conflicting advice
- Spending on temporary relief
After Consultation
- Clear understanding of your condition
- Imaging reviewed with you
- Targeted non-invasive options
- Confidence about next steps
Modern Medical Technology for Faster, Targeted Pain Treatment
Today, treatment for pain has advanced far beyond massage, stretching, and medication. We use a range of non-invasive technologies to stimulate healing and support recovery — based on proper diagnosis.
Example: Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy delivers focused acoustic waves into injured or inflamed tissue to help improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and stimulate tissue repair. It’s non-invasive and designed to fit daily life with minimal downtime.
Video: What shockwave therapy is and how it supports tissue healing.
Short Video: Why Your Previous Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches Could Be Wrong
The Importance Of Imaging Scans For Correct Treatment
When simple first steps (rest, activity modification, basic therapy) don’t work — or when symptoms are severe or persist — imaging helps confirm the diagnosis, guide the right treatment, and rule out dangerous problems early.
X-ray
- Shows bones and joint spaces quickly.
- Useful to detect fractures, alignment issues, and arthritis changes.
- First-line when there is trauma, deformity, or pain that limits weight-bearing.
Ultrasound
- Dynamic, bedside view of tendons, ligaments, and fluid.
- Helps identify tears, bursitis, and inflammation; guides targeted injections if needed.
- No radiation; useful for shoulders, ankles, knees, elbows, and soft-tissue lumps.
MRI Scans @ under $1000
MRI provides the most detailed view of soft tissues, cartilage, discs, nerves, bone marrow, and hidden injuries. It is especially valuable when symptoms are severe, neurological (numbness, weakness), or persist despite conservative care.
- Detects meniscus and labral tears, rotator cuff tears, stress fractures, and early osteoarthritis.
- Helps evaluate spinal disc problems, nerve compression, and bone marrow changes.
- Can identify infection (e.g., osteomyelitis, septic arthritis) and, when suspected, screen for tumours or cancer spread.
Your doctor will recommend the most appropriate scan for your symptoms and history. Not everyone needs an MRI, but when indicated it prevents guesswork and speeds up the right care. Some people delay doing an MRI because of the potentially high cost of over $1000. We keep the cost of an MRI for most standard conditions (knee, neck, back and shoulder MRI) at under $1000. Insurance, Company Flexi-Benefits & Medisave can also help with the cost.
When Do Scans Matter Most?
- Pain after a fall/accident, inability to bear weight, visible deformity (concern for fracture).
- Severe night pain, fever, redness, warmth, or feeling unwell (rule out infection).
- Red-flag symptoms: unexplained weight loss, history of cancer, or pain not improving (consider serious causes).
- Persistent or worsening pain despite rest and basic therapy (confirm tears, cartilage damage, or other correctable issues).
Already Did a Scan — But Still Confused?
In Singapore, imaging should be done at licensed medical facilities and include an official radiologist’s report. Always request the formal report and compare it with what you were told. If unclear, review it with a doctor — or redact personal information and use a service like ChatGPT to help interpret terminology.
If your imaging was tied to an accident or travel insurance claim, do not delay. Some policies have short claim windows, and waiting may result in reduced or rejected claims.
Short on Time? We Make It Simple
- Same-day consult → scan → practical plan
- Orchard location, outside ERP, near MRT
- No downtime
- Home-use technology & home-based therapy when needed
You May Qualify For Low Cash and Cashless Treatments
Medisave
For certain outpatient musculoskeletal conditions under MOH frameworks, Medisave may potentially cover up to 85% of approved costs (typical co-pay about 15%), subject to limits and eligibility.
Insurance & Company Benefits
Depending on your policy, Personal Accident and Travel Insurance may reimburse medical costs (including scans, consultations and therapy). Corporate wellness benefits which expire yearly may also be used. Many people assume claims are only for emergencies — but if you receive medical treatment, check your policy early to avoid missing time limits. Many patients pay $0 out of pocket. If needed, interest-free installment plans are also available.
The Risk of Inaction
Clinical Consequences
- Pain becomes harder to treat
- Higher chance of needing surgery later
- Weakness, stiffness, reduced mobility
- Risk of falls or larger injuries
Financial & Life
- More money spent on temporary relief
- Time lost from work, family, travel
- Sleep, mood, and confidence affected
- Social life, sports and independence reduced
Many patients tell us they waited too long — and missed months of sports, travel, or family activities. Early treatment is usually simpler, faster, and more affordable than waiting.
Smart, Affordable & Financially Safe Medical Care
Medical treatment shouldn’t feel like an expensive gamble. Many patients spend hundreds or thousands on temporary relief — weekly massages, repeated therapy, painkillers, supplements — yet the pain returns because the underlying cause was never diagnosed or medically treated.
A $50 medical consultation gives you clarity:
- Examination of the painful area
- Review of your scans or reports (if you have them)
- Clear explanation of what’s happening
- A medical plan that makes sense — not guesswork
When pain worsens, costs can escalate (more time off work, more repeated treatments, sometimes more complex care). Early diagnosis is usually simpler, easier, and more affordable. A $50 consult is often less than one massage — and gives answers.
And if treatment is needed? Medisave or insurance may cover part or all of costs depending on medical need and policy terms. Fees are explained before anything is done — no hidden surprises. You might qualify to pay $0 out of pocket and interest-free installment plans are also available.
Compare Your Options
| Option | Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Painkillers | Fast relief | Temporary; potential side effects |
| Massage | Relaxing | Doesn’t fix structural problems |
| Physio (general) | Helpful for some | Slow if root cause not identified |
| Surgery | Needed for severe cases | Invasive; cost; recovery time |
| Non-Invasive Technology-Powered (ours) | Fast results; no downtime | Minimal |
1) Consultation
History and exam with clear, calm explanations.
2) Scans (if needed)
X-ray / Ultrasound / MRI arranged quickly.
3) Your Plan
Targeted non-invasive treatment and home strategies.
Short Video: Here's How You Get A Practical & Effective Solution
A $50 Consultation Is Often Less Than One Massage — But Gives You Answers
Many people spend $80–$120 on weekly massage or therapy sessions that feel good but don’t fix the problem. A doctor-led, diagnosis-first consultation gives you medical clarity:
What You’ll Get
- Examination of the painful area
- Explanation of what the scan shows
- Discussion of the root cause
- Whether treatment is actually needed (and which type)
- Whether Medisave / insurance may apply
Even If You Don’t Proceed
- Clearer understanding of your condition
- Radiology terms explained in plain English
- Practical medical advice you can use anywhere
- A plan you can act on — not guesswork
Book a $50 First Consultation
Same-week appointments available. Morning slots fill fastest. If you need a same-day or next-day consult, send us a WhatsApp and we will do our best to fit you in.
Location & Contact
The Pain Relief Clinic
350 Orchard Road, #10-00 Shaw House Medical Suites @ Orchard
Phone: +65 6732 2397
After-hours: +65 9068 9605 (WhatsApp)
Orchard MRT • Shaw Centre Carpark • Outside ERP