Chiropractic + PT for Acute Neck Pain & Disc Herniation
Dr. Lauren Angello, DC | Living Well Center for Integrative Health – Essex Junction, VT
Patient: 34-year-old Chittenden County resident
Primary concern: Sudden neck pain and arm symptoms after a car accident (disc herniation)
The Challenge
A recent car accident caused sudden neck pain and arm symptoms that put the patient out of work as a courier and made caring for her young children difficult.
Assessment & Integrated Plan Dr. Lauren provided:
Gentle chiropractic care focused on the cervical spine
Coordinated physical therapy for stabilization and nerve-friendly movement
Outcomes That Mattered
Decreased neck pain
Resolution of arm symptoms
Returned to work as a courier
Returned to daily activities and caring for her young children with confidence
Why This Worked
Gentle, coordinated chiropractic and physical therapy addressed both the disc-related irritation and the need for stability and safe movement after trauma.
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