Spine treatment in Dubai at DRFK Turkish Medical Center is delivered by Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar (DHA-licensed spine and neurosurgery specialist, 17+ years), providing the complete non-surgical programme for disc herniation, spinal stenosis, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, cervical radiculopathy, scoliosis, spinal cysts, and chronic spinal pain.
DRFK Turkish Medical Center is located at Villa 2, Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai. The clinic is easily accessible from Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Safa, Business Bay, and Downtown Dubai within around 15 minutes via Sheikh Zayed Road, with on-site parking available.
Spine treatment in Dubai at DRFK Turkish Medical Center is delivered by Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar (DHA-licensed spine and neurosurgery specialist, 17+ years), providing the complete non-surgical programme for disc herniation, spinal stenosis, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, cervical radiculopathy, scoliosis, spinal cysts, and chronic spinal pain.
The majority of spinal conditions can be managed without surgery. Non-surgical spine treatment at DRFK is the correct first-line management for most patients, delivered with the same specialist rigour as our surgical programme.
Structured decision logic, not reflexive surgical referral. Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar apply this at every consultation.
Bladder or bowel emergency
Sudden loss of bladder or bowel control with back pain requires emergency assessment. Call 999 or go to emergency services immediately, do not call a clinic first.
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The majority of back pain, neck pain, and disc herniation cases improve without surgery. Every patient at DRFK starts with the conservative pathway first: accurate pain-source diagnosis, then a stepped plan of physiotherapy, laser, and image-guided injections — surgery is discussed only when these fail or clear neurological urgency exists.
Conservative care is not a lesser option; it is the evidence-based first line for most spinal conditions. Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar recommends it despite being a surgeon, because a surgery is sometimes the one you never need.
DRFK Turkish Medical Center is at Villa 2, Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai — about 15 minutes from Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Safa, Business Bay, and Downtown via Sheikh Zayed Road, with on-site parking.
Emergency: sudden loss of bladder or bowel control with back pain, or saddle numbness — call 999 or go to emergency services immediately; do not wait for a clinic appointment.
Treating all back pain the same way is the most common failure in spine care. Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar classify pain source before selecting treatment, because the source determines what will actually work.
| Pain source | Primary treatment | Escalation |
|---|---|---|
| Discogenic | Laser + physiotherapy | PLDD if unresponsive |
| Nerve root compression | Epidural + physio | Surgical decompression |
| Facet joint | Facet injection → RFA | RFA often definitive |
| Sacroiliac joint | SI injection + physio | RFA |
| Myofascial | Physiotherapy + trigger point | Laser therapy |
| Posture-related | Posture + core strengthening | Ergonomic assessment |
Every consultation includes clinical and neurological examination; imaging reviewed by Dr. Vivek Kapoor (Specialist Radiology) within 24 hours when indicated.
| Diagnostic tool | Spine treatment application |
|---|---|
| MRI lumbar / cervical / whole spine | Disc pathology, compression, stenosis, tumour, infection |
| CT spine | Fracture, spondylolysis, foraminal narrowing |
| Standing X-ray | Alignment, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, instability |
| NCS / EMG | Nerve root level, guides injection and surgical planning |
| DEXA | Fracture risk in compression fracture |
| Inflammatory blood panel | Arthropathy, infection, malignancy screen |
Structured rehabilitation by Dr. Amina Zafar, spinal stabilisation, manual therapy, postural correction, neural mobilisation, ergonomics, and progressive return to function. Right candidate: most spinal pain without urgent neurology. Expected improvement 4–8 weeks.
Reduces disc and soft-tissue inflammation without invasive procedures. When physiotherapy alone is insufficient. Measurable relief often within 3–6 sessions; full course 8–12 sessions.
Fluoroscopy-guided corticosteroid adjacent to the compressed root, performed by Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar. Best for sciatica, disc herniation with nerve pain, stenosis with claudication. Relief often 3–14 days; duration 4–12 weeks when no progressive deficit.
Selective image-guided injection confirming the symptomatic level, performed by Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar. When multi-level MRI does not match clinical pattern.
Diagnostic facet injection followed by RFA for 12–24 month relief, performed by Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar. Best for axial pain worse with extension/rotation without major limb radiation.
Controlled lumbar distraction reducing intradiscal pressure, adjunct to physiotherapy for early disc herniation and nerve irritation before invasive intervention.
Evidence-based anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, and neuropathic agents as part of a broader plan, reviewed at every follow-up to minimise long-term dependence.
Stepped pathway: physiotherapy and laser → epidural if severe nerve pain → PLDD after 6–12 weeks failed conservative care.
Colloquial term for disc herniation, same stepped non-surgical pathway before surgery.
Physiotherapy, epidural injection, activity modification first; surgery when conservative care fails or neurology progresses.
Physiotherapy and laser first; epidural or nerve block if inadequate relief within 4–6 weeks.
Core stabilisation, posture, laser; facet injection when facet arthritis coexists.
Cervical physiotherapy, laser, epidural, nerve block before surgical decompression.
Scoliosis-specific physiotherapy and monitoring. Bracing is effective in growing adolescents with curves of 25–45° Cobb. In adults, bracing is for pain management only and does not correct or halt progression.
Targeted antibiotics guided by culture; surgery reserved for neurological compromise, instability, or failed antibiotics.
Symptomatic facet cysts: conservative management with steroid injection (aspiration is occasionally combined but not standard first-line for all facet cysts). Arachnoid cysts: observation or drainage when neurology is compromised.
Postural kyphosis: physiotherapy; adolescent Scheuermann: bracing; severe structural: surgical correction when indicated.
Pain source classification and personalised plan with Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar.
In-house MRI, X-ray, NCS by Dr. Vivek Kapoor when indicated.
Physiotherapy with Dr. Amina Zafar, laser, injections, progress reviewed at each visit.
At 4–8 weeks: escalate injection, MIS decompression, or surgical referral when criteria met.
Core strengthening, posture, ergonomics to prevent recurrence.
Lead specialist
Neurosurgeon, neurospine
Brain & Spine Surgery
17+ years experience
DHA License No: 20305968-001
Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar, Full profileFounder, DRFK. DHA-licensed spine and neurosurgery, 17+ years. Non-surgical-first philosophy with surgical capability when genuinely required.
| Treatment | Pain relief | Return to full work | Long-term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy programme | 4–8 weeks significant | Week 1 modified | Sustained with maintenance |
| Laser therapy | 3–6 sessions | Immediate | Repeat courses as needed |
| Epidural injection | 3–14 days | 1–2 days | 4–12 weeks |
| Nerve root block | Days–2 weeks | 1–2 days | 4–12 weeks |
| Facet injection | Days–2 weeks | 1–2 days | Weeks–months |
| Radiofrequency ablation | 2–4 weeks | 3–5 days | 12–24 months |
| Spinal decompression therapy | 4–8 weeks | Immediate | Ongoing course |
Cost depends on modality, physiotherapy, laser, injection, or decompression, and clinical complexity. Personalised estimate after consultation.
Diagnosis-specific programme with Dr. Amina Zafar, cornerstone of conservative care.
Anti-inflammatory laser for discogenic and soft-tissue spinal pain.
Fluoroscopy-guided, performed by Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar for radiculopathy and sciatica.
Selective level confirmation and relief, performed by Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar.
Diagnostic facet block and RFA for sustained axial pain relief.
Mechanical lumbar distraction adjunct to physiotherapy for early disc pathology.
Short-term pharmacotherapy within a broader active treatment plan.
Maintain neutral posture during long desk work
Strengthen core and gluteal muscles
Sleep on a medium-firm mattress with neck support
Stand and stretch every 30 minutes
Complete your full physiotherapy programme, do not stop early
Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar | DRFK Turkish Medical Center, Jumeirah 3, Dubai | Last updated: April 2026
Every day: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Villa 2 Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
