Pain Ikeshita Clinic
About
Pain Ikego Clinic, located in Nakada, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, is a specialized anesthesiology and pain clinic that opened in 2008. The term "pain" refers to "suffering from pain," and the clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating chronic pain conditions such as neuralgia caused by shingles, lower back pain, sciatica, stiff shoulders, and joint pain in the knees and other areas. The clinic is a designated research facility of the Japan Society of Pain Clinicians, with supervising physicians on staff, demonstrating its high level of specialization. The primary treatment approach is nerve block therapy, which involves applying local anesthetics or radiofrequency heat to nerves to interrupt pain transmission. The clinic offers a wide range of procedures including nerve root blocks and facet joint blocks using X-ray fluoroscopy, as well as epidural blocks and stellate ganglion blocks. Additionally, a comprehensive approach combining oral medications and Kampo (Japanese herbal medicine) is used to promote healing of damaged nerves. Clinic hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with Wednesday afternoons, Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and public holidays being closed. Appointments are required for consultations. The facility is barrier-free and equipped with parking. English-language services are available, making it accessible for non-Japanese speakers. This medical institution offers specialized treatment options for those suffering from chronic pain.
