About Us
International Lumbago Clinic TokyoOur Philosophy
"We aim to achieve 100% effectiveness in low-risk back pain treatment
so that our patients can receive treatment with comfort, confidence, and peace of mind."
Pain and numbness caused by back pain often include a variety of factors, and a comprehensive diagnosis is necessary to narrow down the root cause.
Apart from analyzing the MRI scan, it's also crucial to acquire a thorough grasp of the patient's symptoms and their daily activities.
For this reason, we will take 30 minutes during outpatient consultations to discuss treatment methods, prevention, and improvement to ensure the patient's trust and comfort. We also focus on providing excellent post-treatment follow-up services, as recurrence of the condition may occur if the patient does not follow up properly after the treatment.
Greeting Administrative Director's Message
Our Doctors
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Administrative Director
Tokyo Clinic DirectorILC TokyoDr. Tadaaki Minowa
Career
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2009 -
Graduated from Nippon Medical School, School of Medicine
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2009 -
First Residency
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2011 -
Nippon Medical School Hospital
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2012 -
Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokuso Hospital
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2012 -
Nippon Medical School Hospital
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2013 -
Ebina General Hospital
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2014 -
Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokuso Hospital
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2016 -
Hakujikai Memorial General Hospital
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2018 -
Koto Hospital
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2022 -
Director, ILC International Lumbago Clinic
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2024 -
Administrative Director, Medical Corporation OJ Kai
Affiliations / Qualifications
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Board Certified Cancer Therapy Physician, Japan Board of Cancer Therapy
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Cellgel Treatment Method Certified Doctor
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Ozone Treatment Certified Doctor
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Florence Method Certified Doctor
Cellgel Method Certified Doctor
Florence Method Certified Doctor
Ozone Treatment Certificate
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ILC Tokyo
Dr. Aki Kono
Career
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2014 -
Graduated from Tokai University, School of Medicine
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2014 -
First Residency at Tokyo Medical Center, National Hospital Organization
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2016 -
Tokyo Medical Center, National Hospital Organization
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April 2023 -
ILC International Lumbago Clinic
Affiliations / Qualifications
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Cellgel Treatment Method Certified Doctor
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Florence Method Certified Doctor
Cellgel Method Certified Doctor
Florence Method Certified Doctor
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Osaka Clinic DirectorILC Osaka
Dr. Yuko Maruyama
Career
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2000 -
Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine
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2006 -
Kobe University Hospital, Resident Doctor
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2008 -
Kobe University Hospital
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2009 -
Kakogawa West City Hospital, Anesthesiology Department
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2010 -
Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital, Anesthesiology Department
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2011 -
Kobe University Hospital
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2014 -
Kita Harima Medical Center
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2019 -
Takatsuki General Hospital
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2024 -
ILC International Lumbago Clinic Osaka
Affiliations / Qualifications
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Specialist and instructor of the Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Certified Anesthesiologist
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JB-POT
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Pain Clinic Society
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Japanese Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
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Cellgel Method certified doctor
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Florence Method certified doctor
Cellgel Method Certified Doctor
Florence Method Certified Doctor
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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
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QWhat do I need to bring on my first visit?
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APlease bring your national health insurance card. If you have been referred from another hospital, please bring the medical information form (letter of introduction) and diagnostic images. We will inform you of the MRI images necessary for diagnosis at our hospital when you make an appointment.
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QDo you accept credit cards?
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AYes, the credit cards accepted are VISA and MasterCard.
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QDo I need a reservation?
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AYes, our clinic is by appointment only - kindly call or use the contact form to make a reservation. (+81-90-4202-1624)
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QCan I just walk in to the clinic for a consultation?
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AWe are unfortunately unable to see patients even if they walk in, as we are by appointment only.
Please feel free to call us or use the contact form for an appointment.
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QI need to change or cancel my reservation.
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AKindly contact us at least one day before the reservation.
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QIs there a parking lot?
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For Tokyo: Yes, it is located in the basement of the building our clinic is in. For more information, please visit the access page.
For Osaka: We don't have a parking lot at our Osaka Clinic, so please use a local coin parking lot.
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QIs your clinic barrier-free and/or wheelchair accessible?
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AYes, we are barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible.
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QIs it possible to get both the MRI and the treatment in the same day?
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For Tokyo: Depending on the type of treatment and appointment, there are times where it is possible to finish on the same day and times where we may ask to take the MRI on a different day, so please discuss this with our staff when making your reservation.
For Osaka: We can take the MRI and perform treatment on the same day. There are times where treatment takes places on a different day, so please speak with our staff.
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QIs it possible to pay with multiple credit cards?
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AYes, it is possible to pay for your treatment with multiple credit cards. In addition, it is also possible to pay with a mixture of cash and credit cards.
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QWhat should I wear on the day of my treatment?
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AYou can wear your regular clothing. Our clinic will prepare a gown for you, so it is better to wear something that is easy to remove/wear.
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QIs there a limitation on what I can eat before the treatment or on the day of?
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AThere are no limitations on what eating on the day before. On the day of, it may be better to hold off on eating breakfast due to the fact that you will lay on your stomach for both the consultation and for the treatment itself. For those with appointments in the afternoon, you may want to hold off on eating lunch.
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QIs a recommendation from my regular doctor required?
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AYou do not need a recommendation letter from your doctor in order to have a consultation or treatment.
If you do have a recommedation letter, we will be glad to check it.
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QIs it possible to receive the cellgel treatment while having treatment for other illnesses?
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AIt depends on what type of illness and what type of treatment you are currently receiving, so please ask us when reserving.
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QI have a pacemaker, am I eligible for the treatment?
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AYes, it is possible. However, an MRI image is required for the examination, and since MRI imaging with a pacemaker cannot be performed at the facility with which our hospital is affiliated, please consult with your doctor at the medical institution where the pacemaker was installed.
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QIs it possible to stay overnight at the clinic?
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ANo, it is not. All of our treatments are outpatient treatments.
Overseas Training
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Location#01
Collaboration with
French DoctorsWe invited a French doctor who has been practicing a number of advanced back pain treatments - mainly the Cellgel method - for many years. We also exchanged opinions and information about treatment methods, and conducted on-site practices.
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Location#02
Training in Italy
We went to the Bellaria National Hospital in Bologna, Italy, to learn more about ozone therapy for intervertebral arthritis and myofascial pain syndrome, causes of back pain other than intervertebral discs - which are also a problem in Japan. Bellaria National Hospital is the birthplace of ozone treatment, and is well known for training not only EU doctors but also physicians from around the world who work with ozone treatment.
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Location#03
About the collaboration
with Italian DoctorsOur clinic invited doctors from the Bellaria National Hospital in Italy, where the ozone treatment method was invented, to give a lecture and practical training about using the PODD (Ozone) method for the cervical spine.
About Clinic Overview
- Clinics
- International Lumbago Clinic Tokyo
International Lumbago Clinic Osaka
- Administrative Director
- Dr. Tadaaki Minowa
- Clinic Directors
- International Lumbago Clinic Tokyo: Dr. Tadaaki Minowa
International Lumbago Clinic Osaka: Dr. Hiroto Imai
- Date Established
- August 2022
- Address of Clinics
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International Lumbago Clinic Tokyo:
W Building 1F, Konan 1-8-15, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075International Lumbago Clinic Osaka:
Shinosakaekimae-chuo Bldg 1F , 5-4-20 Nishi-Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka 532-0011
- History
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- Jul 2020 Koushinka Medical Corporation Koushinkai established
- Sep 2020 Koushinka Medical Corporation, International Lumbago Clinic (Shin-Osaka Station) opened
- Jun 2022 Corporate name changed to OJ Medical Corporation
- Jun 2022 OJ Medical Corporation moved from Osaka to Tokyo
- Sept 2022 International Lumbago Clinic Tokyo established under OJ Medical Corporation
- Apr 2024 International Lumbago Clinic Osaka established under OJ Medical Corporation
Access Getting to the Tokyo Clinic
- Clinic Name
- International Lumbago Clinic Tokyo
- Address
- W Building, Konan 1-8-15, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075
Access Getting to the Osaka Clinic
- Clinic Name
- International Lumbago Clinic Osaka
- Address
- Shinosakaekimae-chuo Bldg 1F , 5-4-20 Nishi-Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka 532-0011