Column Treatment Progress Report No.189 — A Patient Who Increased His Walking Distance Post-Treatment
November 26, 2025
The patient
A male patient in his 70s
Treated in March 2024. Approximately 12 months have passed since treatment.
Symptoms and treatments to date
This patient was diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis at the level indicated by the red box (L4/5).
Pre-treatment medical history and treatments to date
First onset of low back pain in 2016. Diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis at a local orthopedic clinic
Managed conservatively with pain medication
In January 2024, he developed a calf cramp in the morning, after which his low back pain intensified.
The patient visited our clinic seeking to improve her symptoms.
Post-treatment progress
The table below shows the results of the patient’s own evaluation of the pain in each body site on a scale of 0 to 10.
No pain at all is rated as 0 and 10 as the maximum possible pain.
| Lower back | Lower limbs | Numbness | Buttocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before treatment | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 1 week after treatment | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 month after treatment | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 months after treatment | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 months after treatment | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
The following is feedback from the patient when contacted for follow-up.
1 week: Able to walk 3,000–4,000 steps depending on daily condition
1 month: Felt discomfort and mild pain in the outer sides of both legs
3 months: The sharp intense pain had disappeared
6 months: Back condition was good overall. The patient felt a slight numbness after walking about 3 km, but symptoms improved shortly afterward
This patient, who suffered from spinal stenosis, experienced a temporary aggravation of symptoms after the treatment, but his walking distance ultimately increased compared to before the treatment, and he expressed satisfaction with the results.
We are committed to continuing our work to help more people achieve improved health through treatment.
* Results vary among individuals. Please be aware that identical outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
* It generally takes 3 weeks to 3 months for treatment effects to appear.
Our Treatment Method
Supplementary Information on the Cellgel Method
Cost of the Cergel Method:
¥1,320,000 / 1 site (tax included)
to ¥1,760,000 / 5 sites (tax included)
Risks and Side Effects:
Temporary pain may occur after treatment.
Nerve injury is theoretically possible due to the nature of the procedure, but no such cases have been reported in our own experience or in published studies.
Extremely rare risk of allergic reaction to local anesthetic.
Symptoms may temporarily worsen for 1–2 weeks after treatment, believed to be due to decompression effects of the implant pulling on surrounding tissue.
If the disc is severely collapsed or nearly gone, treatment may not be possible.
The physician will discuss suitable treatment options with each patient depending on their condition.
For more detailed information, please refer to the following links:
Blog page explaining the Cellgel Method in an easy-to-understand manner
The Cellgel Method on our treatment methods page
This article was written by the administrative Director of our clinic
