Integrative Physical Therapy for Chronic Low Back & Hip Pain

Written By Lauren Angello

Dr. Kristin Robinson, DPT | Living Well Center for Integrative Health – Essex Junction, VT

Patient: 48-year-old Essex Junction resident
Primary concern: Persistent low back and hip pain for several years

The Challenge

Home exercises and over-the-counter pain relief had failed. The patient simply wanted to move and live without constant pain.

Assessment & Integrated Plan

Dr. Robinson identified hip mobility restrictions, poor deep stabilizer activation, and pelvic imbalance. The plan combined:

  • Dry needling to release muscle tension and improve blood flow

  • Targeted core and gluteal strengthening

  • Coordinated chiropractic care to restore alignment and joint mobility

Outcomes That Mattered

  • Steady gains in comfort and function over several weeks

  • Improved posture and hip mobility

  • Returned to hiking local Vermont trails

  • Able to sit through a full workday without pain for the first time in years

Why This Worked

Addressing the root contributors (mobility, stability, and alignment) rather than just symptoms produced lasting change and renewed confidence in the body’s ability to heal.

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Lauren Angello
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