Serving New Haven at our Shelton office
Neck-Related Headaches Treatment
Near New Haven, CT
Discuss your headache pattern and any accompanying neck 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
Explore a possible neck connection
Keep a short record of when headaches start, where you feel them and when neck discomfort occurs. Share any previous headache assessment.
Our approach
Start with what you want to get back to
A headache can have several causes. Share any prior headache evaluation and ask whether a neck assessment or another medical evaluation is the appropriate next step.
Why are we different?
Bring a short headache diary
Record when an episode begins, where you first feel it and whether neck discomfort is present at the same time. Include how long it lasts and anything you have already discussed with a clinician.
When an evaluation may make sense
What to bring to your Shelton appointment
A symptom timeline
Record when an episode begins, where you first feel it and whether neck discomfort is present at the same time. Include how long it lasts and anything you have already discussed with a clinician.
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-Related Headaches questions
When to seek prompt medical attention
Call 911 or seek emergency care for a sudden extremely severe headache, or headache with new weakness, trouble speaking, confusion, loss of vision, or fever and a stiff neck. A severe headache following a head injury also needs urgent medical assessment.
Does neck pain mean my headache comes from my neck?
No. Neck discomfort can accompany more than one headache type. A history and examination help determine whether further medical evaluation is needed.
Is this the same as migraine?
No. Cervicogenic headache and migraine are different diagnoses, although symptoms may overlap. Continue any prescribed headache care and discuss changes with your treating clinician.
What should I track before my appointment?
Record when headaches happen, where they begin, how long they last and any associated symptoms. Include what you were doing and any medications you took.
Patient education sources
General educational resources. These organizations do not endorse this practice or its services. Individual recommendations require an examination.
Directions
Visiting from New Haven
Our Shelton office is about 11.3 miles from central New Haven in a straight line. Use the directions below for driving mileage and travel time from your address. If you’re leaving from downtown New Haven, use live traffic for the trip to Shelton and build in time for the return if you’re coming between commitments.
Get directions from New Haven to the Shelton office
