Hip Pain Treatment · Shelton, Connecticut
Hip pain making it
hard to move?
Non-surgical care for persistent hip pain that can affect walking, sleeping, stairs, sitting, standing, exercise and everyday movement — with treatment selected around your individual evaluation.
Hip pain affects more than the hip
When every step starts to matter.
Hip pain can become frustrating because it may affect nearly every part of the day — walking, standing, sitting, sleeping, climbing stairs, exercising and even getting in and out of the car.
Sometimes the source is local to the hip. In other cases, symptoms may involve surrounding muscles, tendons, irritated soft tissue, arthritis, the low back or referred nerve pain.
The goal of your evaluation is to better understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and whether one of our non-surgical treatment options is appropriate.
Our approach
Don’t just chase the pain.
Understand the pattern.
Hip pain can come from different tissues and even from areas outside the hip itself. That is why treatment should begin with an evaluation rather than assuming every patient needs the same therapy.
A technology-focused approach
Treatment chosen for your findings.
Depending on your history and examination, Dr. Dalfino may recommend one or more technologies available in the office.
The goal is not to make broad promises about every kind of hip pain. It is to determine whether your case appears appropriate for conservative care and which treatment makes the most sense.
When an evaluation may make sense
Hip pain can limit
the things you barely think about.
Walking has become uncomfortable
Pain or stiffness shows up during short walks or longer periods on your feet.
Sleeping on one side hurts
Pressure on the hip makes it difficult to get comfortable at night.
Stairs are becoming harder
Going up or down stairs brings on pain, weakness or stiffness.
Sitting or standing too long bothers you
Symptoms build when you remain in one position for too long.
You’ve tried other care
You are still looking for a conservative option after other approaches did not meet your goals.
You want to understand your options
You want a clearer idea of whether non-surgical care may still be reasonable to consider.
A different approach to hip pain
Better movement starts with the right plan.
Every patient receives an evaluation before treatment begins. We look at your symptoms, movement limitations and possible contributing factors to determine whether non-surgical care is appropriate.
If you are a candidate, the plan is built around improving comfort, movement and function while monitoring how you respond along the way.
Meet Dr. James J. Dalfino
More than 25 years evaluating pain.
Dr. Dalfino has spent more than 25 years working with patients experiencing chronic pain and musculoskeletal problems. His technology-focused approach begins with understanding what may be contributing to the problem before recommending treatment.
Meet Dr. Dalfino ›Frequently asked questions
Hip pain, answered.
What types of hip pain do you evaluate?
We evaluate persistent or recurring hip pain that may involve joint irritation, arthritis, muscles, tendons, bursitis-type symptoms or pain that may be referred from the low back or nearby nerves.
Can hip pain actually come from the low back?
Yes. Pain felt around the hip can sometimes be referred from the lumbar spine or irritated nerves. An examination can help determine whether the hip itself appears to be the main source.
Do you use laser therapy for every hip patient?
No. MLS Laser Therapy is one option. Treatment recommendations depend on your history, symptoms, examination findings and the type of problem suspected.
What if physical therapy or injections did not help?
Prior treatment that did not provide the improvement you hoped for does not automatically determine whether another conservative approach will help. A new evaluation can help determine whether the technologies in our office are reasonable to consider.
What if surgery has already been discussed?
If you want another opinion before making a decision, we can evaluate your case and explain whether any of our non-surgical options appear appropriate. We do not recommend delaying urgent or medically necessary care.
How quickly should I expect improvement?
Response varies from patient to patient and depends on the condition, severity, health history and treatment plan. No specific timeline or result can be guaranteed.
Take the first step
Find out what may be
driving your hip pain.
Start with a one-on-one consultation and examination with Dr. Dalfino at Connecticut Disc & Laser Therapy Centers in Shelton.
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