Serving Bridgeport at our Shelton office
Neck Pain Treatment
Near Bridgeport, CT
Prepare for an evaluation of neck stiffness, discomfort or symptoms extending into the arm. At your first visit in Shelton, Dr. Dalfino will review your symptoms and discuss which treatment options may fit your findings.
The $99 new patient visit includes a consultation, a focused exam, a review of your findings, and a first treatment when clinically appropriate.
Understanding your symptoms
Why your neck pain keeps coming back
Pay attention to turning, looking down and sitting at a screen. Mention any symptoms that extend toward the shoulder, arm or hand.
Our approach
Start with what you want to get back to
If discomfort travels toward the shoulder or arm, show where it begins and ends. Bring any previous findings so you can discuss what the exam needs to clarify.
Why are we different?
Tell us when turning your head gets difficult
Compare checking a blind spot, looking down at a phone and working at a screen. Describe which direction or position bothers you and whether symptoms stay in the neck.
When an evaluation may make sense
What to bring to your Shelton appointment
A symptom timeline
Compare checking a blind spot, looking down at a phone and working at a screen. Describe which direction or position bothers you and whether symptoms stay in the neck.
Any reports you already have
Bring relevant imaging or exam reports if you have them.
Your priorities
Think about which daily activities you most want to get back to.
Inside our Shelton office
Non-surgical treatment on CT Style
Dr. Dalfino discusses the clinic’s approach to non-surgical treatment on WTNH News 8.
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 determining what may be contributing to the problem before recommending treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Neck Pain questions
What types of neck problems do you evaluate?
We evaluate chronic or recurring neck pain, headaches that may begin in the neck, cervical disc problems, stenosis, pinched nerves and symptoms that travel into the shoulder, arm or hand.
Can a neck problem cause arm pain or tingling?
Cervical nerve irritation can sometimes produce pain, numbness, tingling or burning into the shoulder, arm, hand or fingers. An examination is needed to determine whether that appears to be the source in your case.
Do you use spinal decompression for every neck patient?
No. Cervical decompression is one option and is not appropriate for everyone. Treatment recommendations depend on your history, symptoms and examination findings.
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 recommended?
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.
Directions
Plan your visit from Bridgeport, CT
Our Shelton office is about 6.1 miles from central Bridgeport in a straight line. Use the directions below for driving mileage and travel time from your address. Check traffic around your appointment time when planning your trip from Bridgeport, especially if your route uses Route 8.
Get directions from Bridgeport to the Shelton office
