Serving East Haven at our Shelton office
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
Near East Haven, CT
Prepare for an evaluation of hand numbness, tingling or wrist discomfort. 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
When hand symptoms interrupt your day
Note which fingers tingle and whether symptoms wake you at night or interfere with holding things. Mention any neck or arm symptoms too.
Our approach
Start with what you want to get back to
Bring any nerve test results or notes on how a wrist brace affected the symptoms. If you also have neck or arm pain, mention when it occurs relative to the hand symptoms.
Why are we different?
Keep track of which fingers tingle
Write down which fingers are affected, whether you wake up with symptoms and which position or activity brings them on. Mention if you have been dropping objects.
When an evaluation may make sense
What to bring to your Shelton appointment
A symptom timeline
Write down which fingers are affected, whether you wake up with symptoms and which position or activity brings them on. Mention if you have been dropping objects.
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
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome questions
What does carpal tunnel syndrome usually feel like?
Common symptoms can include numbness, tingling, burning, pain or weakness in the hand, especially in the thumb, index and middle fingers. Symptoms may also be worse at night or with repetitive use.
Can hand numbness come from the neck instead?
Yes. Cervical nerve irritation and other nerve entrapment sites can sometimes create symptoms that overlap with carpal tunnel syndrome. An evaluation can help determine which source appears more likely.
Do you use laser therapy for every carpal tunnel patient?
No. MLS Laser Therapy is one treatment option. Recommendations depend on your symptoms, examination findings and the suspected source of the problem.
Do you use EmField Pro for carpal tunnel?
EmField Pro may be incorporated into selected treatment plans when High Energy Inductive Therapy is appropriate for the wrist, forearm or related muscle and nerve symptoms.
Can this guarantee I avoid surgery?
No. Conservative care does not guarantee that surgery will never be needed. If you want to explore non-surgical options first, an evaluation can help determine whether our treatment approach appears reasonable for your case.
How quickly should I expect improvement?
Response varies by patient and depends on the cause, severity, duration of symptoms, health history and treatment plan. No specific timeline or outcome can be guaranteed.
Directions
Directions from East Haven to Shelton
Our Shelton office is about 14.5 miles from central East Haven in a straight line. Use the directions below for driving mileage and travel time from your address.
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