Tailor Made Back pain Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Ikebukuro Station (JR Yamanote/Saikyo/Shonan-Shinjuku, Metro Marunouchi/Yurakucho/Rokugo Lines) - 7 min walk from East Exit
  • Back pain only, no generalists
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tailor Made Back Pain Clinic does exactly what the name says — it focuses on lower back problems, and nothing else. That narrow focus is actually a selling point. You’re not waiting behind someone with a sprained ankle or a shoulder issue. Everyone here came for their back.

    The clinic is in Shinjuku’s Yotsuya area, on the quieter west side of the ward. It’s inside the Exina Yotsuya building, unit 1001 — take the elevator.

    The website has some English content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. Whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking experience at reception is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll be handed English paperwork or greeted in English. Bring a translation app as backup. That said, a clinic this specialized tends to attract patients who’ve already tried general orthopedic care and gotten nowhere — and the focused model can make communication easier since the subject matter is predictable.

    If your back has been wrecked for months and you want someone who thinks about nothing else, this is worth a look.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a clinic that takes chronic back pain seriously rather than rushing to generic advice. The focused specialty seems to mean longer, more targeted consultations than you’d get at a general orthopedic clinic. Wait times appear reasonable given the niche focus. The overall vibe reads as clinical and purposeful rather than warm and chatty — which is fine if you want answers, less so if you want hand-holding.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English, which is a decent signal — they're not completely closed to non-Japanese patients. But there's no confirmed English-speaking staff, no verified English intake forms, and no clear information about interpreter services. Realistically, basic communication might get you through, especially since back pain vocabulary is limited and predictable. A translation app on your phone is essential. If your Japanese is zero, call ahead or email before showing up.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.tmbackpain.com/
    • 東京都新宿区四谷4-3エクシーナ四谷1001
    • Yodoyabashi Station (Midosuji Line) - 2 min walk from Exit 1
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Tailor Made Back pain Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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