Muscles, joints & mobility in Dubai
Back, neck, shoulder and knee problems are among the top reasons for GP visits. Most improve with structured self-care, targeted physiotherapy and time — imaging is rarely the first step.
Overview
MSK assessment includes a focused examination, red-flag screening, functional questions and, where indicated, targeted imaging. Home physiotherapy can support recovery for people who cannot easily attend a clinic.
Common risk factors
- · Sedentary desk work
- · Long-haul flights
- · Sudden overload during exercise
- · Overweight loading joints
Relevant tests
- · FBC, CRP, uric acid (gout)
- · Vitamin D
- · HbA1c
When to book a GP
- · Pain lasting more than 4–6 weeks despite basic self-care
- · Pain waking you at night
- · Recurrent joint swelling
Relevant Aafiyah services
- · New leg weakness, saddle numbness or loss of bladder/bowel control — attend A&E immediately
Dubai emergency services: 998.
Questions people ask
Do I need an MRI for back pain?+
Most non-red-flag back pain does not need imaging in the first 4–6 weeks. Early imaging often shows changes that do not explain the pain and can lead to over-treatment.
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