Painful movement
Discuss the activities that hurt and how the problem began.
Serving Oxford at our Shelton office
Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Near Oxford, CT
Discuss persistent shoulder stiffness and loss of motion at an evaluation. At your first visit in Shelton, Dr. Dalfino will review your symptoms and discuss which treatment options may fit your findings.
Understand the condition
Look at how shoulder motion has changed
Describe when everyday tasks like fastening a seat belt or reaching behind your back became harder. Mention any injury or procedure around that time.
Increasing stiffness
Describe any changes in reaching overhead, dressing or reaching behind your back.
A gradual course
Recovery can take a long time. Progress should be assessed against your own movement and function.
Your evaluation
Track how your shoulder motion has changed
Think about when it first became harder to put on a coat, reach a back pocket or fasten a seat belt. Describe whether the limitation has gradually changed or followed an injury or procedure. Bring any previous shoulder diagnosis or treatment summary. Pick one motion you want to regain and ask how the visit can help identify a starting point.
Explain what you would like to do more comfortably, whether that means work, sleep, exercise or everyday tasks. Your goals help focus the conversation.
Meet Dr. Dalfino →Care planning
Choose a practical starting point
At your Shelton evaluation, discuss the movement you want to regain and how we would measure it before recommending treatment.
When to seek prompt medical attention
Do not assume sudden shoulder pain after an injury is frozen shoulder. Prompt assessment is important for major weakness, deformity, or a red, hot joint with fever. Chest pressure or breathlessness with shoulder pain warrants emergency care.
Questions before your Shelton visit
A little more clarity.
Is every stiff shoulder frozen shoulder?
No. Other joint and tendon problems can restrict movement. An examination helps determine what is causing the stiffness.
How long does frozen shoulder last?
Recovery is often gradual and may take months to years. There is no single timeline or guaranteed number of visits.
Should I force my shoulder through painful movements?
Discuss an appropriate movement plan with your clinician. Exercise intensity and range should be tailored to your symptoms rather than forcing painful stretches.
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Directions
Getting to our Shelton office from Oxford
Coming from Oxford? Our Shelton office is about a 25-minute drive from central Oxford. Use the directions below to check the drive from your address before you head out.
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