UBC News

Boston Holistic Doctor Shares Whole-Body Strategies for Chronic Pain

Episode Summary

Are holistic health approaches quackery or what’s actually missing in traditional medicine? Poe Holistic Health explains why holistic health is gaining popularity in the US as pharmaceutical options fail to provide relief.Insight from https://www.poeholistichealth.com/

Episode Notes

Chronic pain affects millions of Americans, with the CDC estimating that a quarter of the population suffers from it and about 10% reporting that their conditions impact their daily lives and work.

For many, pharmaceutical medications are the default option for treatment. But as effective as these prescriptions can be due to advancements in medicine, they often fall short of providing full relief. Patients with arthritis, fibromyalgia, nerve damage, or sports injuries frequently report persistent discomfort despite following their treatment plans to the letter.

This growing disconnect between prescription protocols and patient experience is pushing many individuals to explore broader approaches to care. As those struggling with pain seek alternatives that go beyond masking symptoms, many are discovering the potential of holistic therapies not as replacements but as valuable complements to traditional medicine.

The move toward holistic health is becoming more than a wellness trend. “Therapies like naprapathy, homeopathy, and nutritional counseling, once considered fringe, are now entering mainstream conversations around health,” says a spokesperson for Poe Holistic Health, a holistic health group operating in Massachusetts. They added that a number of factors are driving this shift, including rising healthcare costs and new research validating some of the claims made by practitioners of these therapeutic modalities.

One of the most compelling aspects of holistic health is its individualized approach. “Instead of applying a one-size-fits-all solution, we consider the full picture: body, mind, lifestyle, and environment,” Poe Holistic Health’s representative says. “All these contribute to one’s healing, but if you go the traditional route, only the ‘body’ aspect is being taken care of.”

In Massachusetts, a growing number of holistic health practices are working to increase access to alternative paths to healing.

Based in Shrewsbury and now expanding across Massachusetts, Poe Holistic Health’s approach involves the creation of personalized care plans comprising multiple therapeutic modalities. Depending on the patient’s ailment, their custom plan might include soft tissue work, nutritional advice, or homeopathic remedies.

The practice, however, clarified that it is not advising clients to abandon their prescriptions. “We don’t tell people to cancel their doctor’s appointments,” says its spokesperson. “What we offer are adjunct therapies that support and strengthen the body’s ability to heal without interfering with their existing care.”

For individuals whose abilities are greatly limited by pain or other ailments but are unable to afford more expensive treatment from specialists, Poe Holistic Health counsels them to see if a holistic approach might offer the relief pharmaceuticals cannot.

If you want to know more, click the link in the description. Poe Holistic Health City: Shrewsbury Address: 129 Hartford Turnpike, Suite 4E Website: https://www.poeholistichealth.com/