Muscles & joints
Back pain, joint pain and stiffness are among the most common reasons for GP visits. Most cases settle with structured self-management and physiotherapy; a small proportion need onward investigation.
We combine focused primary-care assessment with in-clinic and at-home physiotherapy. Red-flag features such as bladder/bowel changes, saddle-area numbness or unexplained systemic symptoms are prioritised.
Common symptom patterns
- · Lower back pain lasting a few days after activity
- · Morning joint stiffness lasting under 30 minutes
- · Knee pain going up or down stairs
- · Neck pain radiating to the shoulder
When to book a GP
- · Pain persisting more than 2 weeks
- · Repeated episodes over months
- · Joint swelling or systemic symptoms
When urgent help may be needed
- · New leg weakness or foot drop
- · Loss of bladder or bowel control
- · Numbness around the groin or inner thighs
- · Severe pain with fever or unexplained weight loss
Call 998 (UAE ambulance) or attend the nearest emergency department.
Symptoms in this category
Related blood & diagnostic tests
- · Full blood count
- · CRP / ESR
- · Uric acid
- · Vitamin D
- · X-ray or MRI (partner referral)
Related Aafiyah services
FAQs
Do I need a scan for back pain?+
Most back pain does not need a scan. Imaging is reserved for red-flag features (weakness, numbness, bladder/bowel changes, systemic symptoms) or for pain not settling with structured management over several weeks.
Other symptom categories
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