We would like to announce that Ryotaro Araki underwent a chemonucleolysis for a lumbar disc herniation on Thursday, May 26, and has been diagnosed with a three-month recovery period.
After the J.League YBC Levain Cup Group Stage Matchday 5 against Oita Trinita on Saturday, April 23, the player developed lower back pain and buttock pain, and was diagnosed with a lumbar disc herniation by the team doctor.
Chemonucleolysis is a treatment method that reduces nerve compression caused by a herniation by injecting a chondriase agent into the intervertebral disc.
■Diagnosis:
Lumbar Disc Herniation
■Treatment Method:
Chemonucleolysis (Chondriase injection)
■Recovery Period:
Approximately 3 months