Patient Information
In his 50s, Male
Condition and Symptoms
Progress
This patient has been experiencing back pain from a herniated disc and sciatic nerve pain for over five years. In August 2024, his symptoms worsened to the point where he could no longer drive, forcing him to take leave. He underwent DRT treatment at our clinic. Today, he returned to obtain a medical certificate to resume work.
Treatment
This is a video recording of the DRT (Disc Regeneration Therapy) treatment performed in August 2024.
Pain Scale
| Treatment Day | Current | |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pain | 5 points | 1 point |
| Leg Pain | 10 points | 0 points |
| Numbness | 7 points | 0 points |
| Buttocks Pain | 8 points | 0 points |
(The patient rated pain on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 meaning no pain.)
Examination
This is an MRI image before and after treatment. The image on the right is before treatment (August 2024), and the image on the left is today (September 2024). Improvement is visible in the L3/4 herniation.
Consultation Results
One month after treatment, the nerve symptoms have disappeared, indicating a good recovery. Since there is a possibility of muscle strength reduction during the leave, we have provided core muscle training instructions to support the patient's return to work.
Message from the Director
I also underwent DRT (Disc Regeneration Therapy) on May 8, and my sciatic nerve pain disappeared in about three weeks, which I think is a fairly quick response to the treatment. I plan to take another MRI in November and will share the results with everyone. Today, I had a consultation at our Tokyo clinic, and afterward, I plan to watch the Hanshin Tigers vs. Yokohama DeNA game at Yokohama Stadium at 6 PM.
About the Author
Clinic Director Dr. Yasuyuki Nonaka
NLC Nonaka Lumbago Clinic offers medical treatment with a combined focus on the spinal conditions that cause low back pain. By introducing advanced treatments from all over the world, we are able to expand the treatment options for patients suffering from back and other spinal diseases, and propose treatment solutions tailored to their symptoms and conditions. Staying focused on diseases such as disc degeneration and disc herniation that cause spinal canal stenosis and back pain, we provide treatments that are less burdensome for elderly patients, for patients considering reoperation, and those seeking to return to society in a short period of time.
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Jun.2018 - Mar. 2025