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Pain Expert, Dr. David Katz M.D., Works Side-by-Side With Naturopathic Physicians

Written by Institute for Natural Medicine Staff
  • Last Updated October 11, 2023

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Chronic Pain Management

Millions of Americans live with chronic pain that conventional medicine has been unable to alleviate. In a column published in the New Haven Register, pain expert Dr. David Katz, MD, urges medical practitioners to change their approach to chronic pain. He recommends taking a holistic approach that factors in underlying disease, diet, sleep, depression, stress and more. Citing his own collaborations with naturopathic doctors in a clinical setting, he wrote, ”It’s important to treat the person in pain, not just the pain in the person.” He also stressed the importance of prevention. You can read Dr. Katz’s article here.

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