If you’re living with persistent back pain, tingling in your arms or legs, or muscle weakness, you’re not alone—and you’re not without options. These symptoms often stem from nerve compression in the spine, a condition that can affect mobility, independence, and quality of life. While many cases improve with conservative care, some require a more advanced solution: spine surgery.

At Dr. Rami Hamed Center (DRHC) in Dubai, our multidisciplinary spine team offers evidence-based surgical care for patients who haven’t found relief through non-surgical treatments. We understand that the idea of surgery can feel daunting, but with today’s minimally invasive techniques and expert care, many patients experience significant pain relief and restored function.

What Causes Nerve Compression in the Spine?

Your spine protects the spinal cord and houses spinal nerves that branch out to the rest of your body. These nerves can become compressed (pinched) by conditions such as:

• Herniated discs – when a disc’s inner material bulges out and presses on a nerve
• Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal that crowds the nerves
• Bone spurs – overgrowth of bone due to arthritis
• Degenerative disc disease – Breakdown of discs leading to instability
• Spondylolisthesis – a vertebra slips out of place and compresses nearby nerves

When nerve compression persists, it can cause symptoms like numbness, shooting pain, burning sensations, and even muscle weakness. Left untreated, these problems can worsen over time.

How Spine Surgery Helps Relieve Pressure and Restore Function

Spine surgery is designed to remove the source of compression and allow the nerves to heal. Depending on the cause and location of the problem, procedures may include:

• Discectomy – removing part of a herniated disc that’s pressing on a nerve
• Laminectomy – removing a portion of bone to widen the spinal canal in cases of stenosis
• Spinal fusion – stabilizing the spine by fusing two or more vertebrae
• Artificial disc replacement – replacing a damaged disc with a synthetic one
• Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) – smaller incisions, less tissue disruption, and faster recovery

At DRHC Dubai, we use advanced imaging and surgical planning tools to ensure precise treatment, and we offer minimally invasive options whenever possible to reduce post-operative pain and speed up healing.

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