Serving North Haven at our Shelton office
Sciatica Treatment
Near North Haven, CT
Prepare for an evaluation of radiating leg pain, tingling or numbness. 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
Follow the pattern of your leg pain
Where the pain starts, how far it travels and whether you notice numbness or tingling give the examination a starting point.
Our approach
Start with what you want to get back to
Compare what happens while driving with what happens when you get out of the car and walk. If you already have an MRI report or have tried treatment, bring that information so it can be reviewed alongside the exam.
Why are we different?
Map the path of your leg symptoms
Start at the first place you feel discomfort and trace where it travels. Mark any areas of tingling or numbness separately and note whether symptoms reach your foot.
When an evaluation may make sense
When leg symptoms are worth evaluating
Pain that travels down the leg
Trace where it starts and how far it goes.
Tingling or numbness
Tell us where you notice a change in sensation.
Sitting brings it on
Describe what happens at your desk or during a drive.
Walking feels different
Note how far you can walk before symptoms change.
Symptoms keep returning
Tell us what has helped and how long the change lasted.
You have a disc report
Bring it to Shelton so we can review it alongside your symptoms.
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
Sciatica questions
When symptoms should not wait
New difficulty urinating, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or saddle area, or rapidly worsening leg weakness needs emergency medical assessment. Do not wait for a routine office appointment. New or worsening weakness also deserves prompt medical attention.
Is all leg pain sciatica?
No. Similar symptoms can have different causes. An examination helps determine whether the lower back is involved and whether another evaluation is needed.
Do I need an MRI before I come in?
Not necessarily. Bring an existing report if you have one. Imaging decisions depend on your history, examination, symptoms and whether the result would change the next step.
How long will recovery take?
There is no single timeline. Some episodes improve over weeks; others last longer. Your response and any changes in strength or sensation help guide reassessment.
Can spinal decompression be considered for sciatica?
It may be considered for selected patients when disc-related findings and examination support it. Sciatica does not automatically make you a candidate. Our DRX9000 treatment guide explains candidacy and the visit; your evaluation determines whether it fits your case.
Patient education sources
General educational resources. These organizations do not endorse this center or its treatments. Individual recommendations require an examination.
Directions
Getting to our Shelton office from North Haven
Our Shelton office is about 16.3 miles from central North Haven in a straight line. Use the directions below for driving mileage and travel time from your address. Use live directions from North Haven and ask the office about arrival if stairs or walking distance are a concern.
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