Serving Naugatuck at our Shelton office
Lower Back Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Near Naugatuck, CT
Discuss lower back disc changes, daily limits and next steps at an evaluation. 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
Put the lower back findings in context
Bring your lumbar imaging report and describe which parts of your routine have become harder. The exam helps put the report in context.
Our approach
Start with what you want to get back to
Ask how the exam will connect those limits to any findings and what you would use to judge improvement. If symptoms have changed since your last evaluation, describe what is different now.
Why are we different?
Separate your day-to-day limits from the scan
Bring any report that mentions lumbar disc degeneration. Make a separate list of what has become difficult, such as making it through a shift or staying comfortable during a drive.
When an evaluation may make sense
What to bring to your Shelton appointment
A symptom timeline
Bring any report that mentions lumbar disc degeneration. Make a separate list of what has become difficult, such as making it through a shift or staying comfortable during a drive.
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.
Spinal decompression on WTNH News 8
Non-surgical care, explained.
Dr. James Dalfino discusses non-surgical spinal decompression on WTNH News 8. The technology and clinical approach have continued to evolve, but the purpose remains the same: carefully evaluate the problem and explore conservative options when appropriate.
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
Lower Back 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 neck disc degeneration?
Visit our cervical 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
Coming from Naugatuck? Find our Shelton office.
Our Shelton office is about 15.8 miles from central Naugatuck in a straight line. Use the directions below for driving mileage and travel time from your address. Check Route 8 conditions before leaving Naugatuck. Plan enough time for a break during the drive if sitting is difficult.
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