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This is true. Part of it also is American/Western medical being totally reductionist in approach. The AMA's approach is "lets pump it full of chemicals until it goes away". Thats a little tougher to do with someone who has bad posture. So they just ignore it and pretend that it doesnt exist.
I wouldn't put all the blame the western medical approach.
Statistically speaking, seeing a doctor for regular check-ups has no positive impact on health. This is because the vast majority of people are unwilling or unable to modify their behaviours or lifestyle, based on a doctor's advice, barring a severe medical incident (Eg. a heart attack). It's exactly the same reason why most people don't eat their veggies, or do regular exercise.
So even if doctors were more versed in a preventative, holistic approach to healthcare, I'm not sure it would do much good.