When Is Spine Surgery Necessary? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in Qatar, especially among people with sedentary jobs, athletes, and older adults. In most cases, non-surgical treatments like rest, medication, or physiotherapy are enough. But in some cases, spine surgery becomes not just an option — but a necessity.
At Eden Health Center in Doha, our orthopedic specialists provide complete evaluation and guidance to help you know when it’s time to consider surgical intervention.
Understanding the Spine: Why Surgery May Be Needed
Your spine is a complex structure made of bones (vertebrae), discs, nerves, and muscles. It supports your body and allows you to move freely. When any part is injured or compressed — particularly the nerves — it can lead to chronic pain, weakness, numbness, or disability.
5 Key Signs You May Need Spine Surgery
Surgery is typically a last resort, but if you experience any of the following, it’s time to seek urgent evaluation:
1. Chronic Pain That Doesn’t Improve
If back or neck pain continues for more than 6–12 weeks despite physiotherapy and medications, further investigation is needed.
2. Numbness or Tingling in Your Arms or Legs
This may indicate nerve compression from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, which can worsen if left untreated.
3. Muscle Weakness or Difficulty Walking
Progressive weakness, limping, or balance issues are red flags for spinal nerve damage — surgery might be required to prevent permanent injury.
4. Loss of Bowel or Bladder Control
This is a medical emergency called cauda equina syndrome, which requires immediate surgical decompression.
5. Severe Herniated Disc or Spinal Instability
If imaging (MRI or X-ray) shows significant disc collapse, vertebral slippage, or spinal cord compression, surgery could be the only way to stabilize the spine.
Common Spine Surgeries We Refer For:
At Eden Health Center, our orthopedic consultant may recommend referral to a surgical partner for:
- Discectomy – Removing part of a herniated disc pressing on a nerve
- Laminectomy – Removing part of the vertebra to relieve spinal cord pressure
- Spinal Fusion – Fusing two or more vertebrae to stabilize the spine
- Foraminotomy – Widening the space where nerves exit the spine
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) – Advanced techniques with faster recovery
Why Choose Eden Health Center for Spine Evaluation in Qatar?
✔️ Experienced orthopedic doctor specializing in spine and joint care
✔️ On-site X-ray and MRI coordination
✔️ Personalized treatment plans – from conservative to surgical
✔️ Post-op physiotherapy and pain management
✔️ Trusted surgical referrals to top hospitals in Doha
Don’t Wait Until It Gets Worse – Book Your Spine Assessment Today
Back pain that won’t go away isn’t something to ignore. Whether you need a second opinion, imaging, or expert evaluation — Eden Health Center is here to help.
📍 Visit us: C Ring Road, Doha, Qatar
📞 Call us: +974 4044 1999 | +974 5580 1999
🌐 www.edenhealth.qa
📸 Instagram: @edenhcqa