Column Treatment Progress Report No.114: a Patient Whose Numbness Dissipated One Week After the Treatment.

May 31,2024

The patient:

A female patient in her 70s

Treated in March 2023, approximately 1 year has passed since treatment.

Symptoms and treatment

This patient had spinal canal stenosis in the areas indicated by the red frames (L3/4, 4/5).

L5/s showed disc degeneration.

Pre-treatment medical history and treatments

In 2015, she first developed a strained back. She visited a nearby orthopedic clinic, where she was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis and was recommended to have surgery, which she refused. She then visited a chiropractor, and her symptoms subsequently improved.

In 2022, she began to experience numbness in her left lower limb. Although her condition improved with the help of the chiropractor, she did not fully recover and began to experience pain whenever she went to sleep.

The patient visited our clinic for treatment with the aim of improving 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.

The following is feedback from the patient when contacted for the follow-up.

After 1 week, she still felt heaviness for a few days after the treatment, but the pain and numbness had already decreased.

After 1 month, she felt pain in her lower back after walking for a long time and when she lay down.

After 3 months, she no longer felt pain when she bent over.

After 6 months, she occasionally felt pain in her left leg.

After 12 months, she still felt some pain in her lower limbs, but nothing that bothered her too much. Before the treatment, she was worried that she might not be able to walk anymore, but in the end she was very happy that the treatment was able to help her.

In this case, we think that the cause of the symptoms was spinal canal stenosis in L3/4 and L4/5.

This patient had been dealing with back pain through self-care. After treatment, she was proactive in putting into practice the advice she had been given.

In addition to the treatment effect, we feel that the positive attitude of the patient led to even better results.

Although some pain remained, we were happy to receive praise for the treatment.

* It takes about 3 weeks to 3 months to see the full effects of the treatment.

* Effects in the treatment may vary according to individual differences. Please be aware that there is a possibility that the exact same effects may not be replicated every time.

Our clinic’s treatment method

Here is some additional information about the Cellgel method that we have presented here.

Cost of the Cellgel method: 1,320,000 yen per site (including tax) to 1,760,000 yen for 5 sites (including tax)

Cost for this patient’s case: Cellgel performed in 2 areas = 1,430,000 yen (including tax)

Risks and side effects of the Cellgel method: Transient pain may occur after treatment. Due to the very nature of the treatment, the possibility of nerve damage is not zero, but so far there have been no reports of damage in either reported cases or publications. There is a very small possibility of allergic reactions to the local anesthetic. Symptoms may temporarily worsen during the first week or two after treatment. This is believed to be due to the decompression effect of the implant, which pulls in the surrounding tissues. Also, if the disc is almost completely worn out, it may not be possible to treat it. The doctor will consult with you during your visit to determine the best treatment option for your condition.

For more detailed information, please refer to the following links:

Column page explaining the Cellgel method in an easy-to-understand manner

Page of the Cellgel procedure at our clinic

This article was written by the administrative Director of our clinic