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David C. Mason, DO as featured in "The Art of Diagnosing" in UMDNJ Magazine

David C. Mason, DOThe Power of Positive Touch

Sometimes, the art of touch can be just as critical to a diagnosis as any medical history, biomechanical exam, laboratory test, X-ray, MRI or technological tool. This regular feature is designed to highlight cases from the files of UMDNJ physicians like David C. Mason, DO, acting chair, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM). Our narrative was pulled from his experience and written to protect a patient’s privacy so aspects of the story have been altered, but the truth is crystal clear: low back pain is one of the leading reasons why Americans go to the doctor. more »