Serving Hamden at our Shelton office
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Near Hamden, CT
Review neck disc changes and their possible relationship to your symptoms. 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
Understand the neck findings
Bring the cervical report and a timeline of your neck and arm symptoms. Tell us how the problem affects reading, driving or other daily tasks.
Our approach
Start with what you want to get back to
Choose a task that has changed, such as reading or turning to check traffic. Ask which parts of the history and exam matter when discussing care or further evaluation.
Why are we different?
Make a timeline of your neck and arm symptoms
If a report mentions cervical disc changes, bring it along with the approximate dates your symptoms began. Note whether arm symptoms appeared with the neck problem or later.
When an evaluation may make sense
What to bring to your Shelton appointment
A symptom timeline
If a report mentions cervical disc changes, bring it along with the approximate dates your symptoms began. Note whether arm symptoms appeared with the neck problem or later.
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
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease questions
When to seek prompt medical attention
Seek urgent medical assessment for new or worsening weakness or difficulty walking. New loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness around the groin or saddle area, requires emergency assessment. Tell a clinician promptly about fever, a major injury or severe unexplained pain.
Does degeneration on an MRI always explain pain?
No. Disc changes can exist without symptoms. Your history and examination help determine whether a finding is relevant to your complaint.
Where can I learn about lower-back disc degeneration?
Visit our lumbar degenerative disc disease page. We assess your specific region and discuss whether our services fit your situation.
Can treatment restore a worn disc?
We do not promise disc regeneration or reversal of degeneration. Discuss realistic symptom and activity goals, how progress will be reviewed and when another opinion may be needed.
Patient education sources
General educational resources. These organizations do not endorse this practice or its services. Individual recommendations require an examination.
Directions
Getting to our Shelton office from Hamden
Our Shelton office is about 14.1 miles from central Hamden in a straight line. Use the directions below for driving mileage and travel time from your address. If you are driving from Hamden after work, check live traffic and confirm your appointment time before you set out.
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