Serving North Haven at our Shelton office
Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Near North Haven, CT
Bring a walking and standing history to a spinal stenosis 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
Measure what matters to you
If standing or walking has become harder, note how long you can stay on your feet and what happens when you rest. Bring any imaging or prior diagnosis.
Our approach
Start with what you want to get back to
If you have already been told you have spinal stenosis, bring the report and name one walking goal you would like to discuss. Ask how the clinician would track that goal over time.
When an evaluation may make sense
What to bring to your Shelton appointment
A symptom timeline
Think of a familiar errand. Estimate how far you get before symptoms start, where you feel them and whether standing still or sitting down makes a difference.
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
Spinal Stenosis 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 spinal stenosis the same as sciatica?
No. Stenosis describes narrowing in the spine. Sciatica describes a pattern of radiating leg symptoms. Lumbar stenosis can be one cause of that pattern.
Can I have stenosis without symptoms?
Yes. Narrowing does not affect everyone the same way. Treatment decisions should consider function, symptoms and examination as well as imaging.
When should I discuss surgery?
A specialist opinion may be appropriate when non-surgical care has not adequately helped, walking is substantially limited, or neurological function is worsening. Some changes need urgent attention.
Patient education sources
General educational resources. These organizations do not endorse this center or its treatments. Individual recommendations require an examination.
Directions
Directions from North Haven to Shelton
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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