PHYSIOFIT DUBAI
Spinal Disc Physiotherapy Dubai
Diagnosed with a bulging disc, disc prolapse or sciatica — and worried about surgery? At PhysioFit in Business Bay, Dubai, most of our disc patients recover without an operation. Our physiotherapists use gentle, evidence-based treatment to settle pain, restore movement and rebuild a spine you can trust.
Spinal conditions we treat:
- Disc prolapse, herniation and bulging discs
- Sciatica and nerve-root pain down the leg or arm
- Chronic lower back and neck pain
- Disc-related stiffness after long sitting or driving
- Degenerative disc conditions
- Post-surgical spinal rehabilitation
- Recurrent back pain episodes
- Spinal muscle spasm and guarding
Disc injuries heal — with the right approach
Hearing the words “disc prolapse” is frightening, but the research is clear: the majority of disc injuries improve with skilled conservative treatment. Discs can reabsorb, inflammation settles, and the nervous system calms down — when the spine is moved and loaded correctly. Rest alone makes disc problems worse. Our physiotherapists guide you through a graduated programme: settle the pain, restore confident movement, then strengthen the spine so it can handle work, sport and life again.
Our spinal treatment includes:
- Detailed assessment including neurological screening
- Gentle manual therapy and spinal mobilisation
- Nerve mobilisation (neurodynamics) for sciatica
- Dry needling for protective muscle spasm
- Core and spinal strengthening, progressed safely
- Posture, sitting and lifting re-education
- A long-term plan to prevent recurrence
Honest advice, no fear-mongering
We will never tell you your spine is fragile or that you must stop the activities you love. If your scan findings matter, we will explain them in plain language; if your symptoms need surgical opinion, we work with Dubai’s leading spine specialists and will tell you straight. Most patients, though, leave their first session reassured — and with a plan that works.
What to expect at your session
Your first appointment is a thorough 45 to 60 minute assessment including nerve testing. You will leave with a clear explanation of what is happening in your spine and a step-by-step recovery plan. Acute disc pain often settles within weeks; full rehabilitation to a strong, resilient spine typically takes 6 to 12 sessions.
Meet our team
Shereen Hassam | 18 years experience
Arwa Muminjiwala | Senior Sports Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Specialist
Shereen Hassam is a licensed physiotherapist who obtained her degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in South Africa. After graduation, she furthered her training and experience in Brisbane, Australia. She relocated to Dubai, UAE in 2008.
She has earned a number of certifications in several dry needling and advanced dry needling courses, as well as the treatment of cervicogenic headaches, lower limb biomechanics for musculoskeletal injuries and various rehabilitation courses. She has attended numerous courses and congresses on lower back and lumbopelvic pain.
Shereen takes a keen interest in treating myofascial pain with dry needling and is very experienced at treating many cervicogenic disorders including headaches, dizziness and temporomandibular joint disorders.
Her extensive experience led her to treat various sports injuries and gain certification in sporting shoulder and shoulder dysfunction courses. Today, she is involved in a number of sporting events both in South Africa and Dubai.
With her skills and dedication, she has established excellent reputation among specialists from various private hospital groups and clinics within Dubai and has won the loyalty of her patients.
Shereen’s belief is that: “The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself” and she can help you achieve this sooner.
No doubt, she is the physiotherapist you’ve been looking for.
Shereen Hassam
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Take the first step in ensuring a pain free lifestyle, or gain your confidence back on the sports field by getting in contact with us today.