Serving Oxford at our Shelton office
Hip Pain Treatment
Near Oxford, CT
Discuss hip pain that changes walking, sitting or getting in and out of a car. At your first visit in Shelton, Dr. Dalfino will review your symptoms and discuss which treatment options may fit your findings.
Hip pain affects more than the hip
Understand the pattern before choosing treatment
Where you feel the discomfort and what happens during walking, sitting or getting out of a car help direct the examination.
Sometimes the source is local to the hip. In other cases, symptoms may involve surrounding muscles, tendons, irritated soft tissue, arthritis, the low back or referred nerve pain.
The goal of your evaluation is to better understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and whether one of our non-surgical treatment options is appropriate.
Our approach
Don’t just chase the pain.
Understand the pattern.
Hip pain can come from different tissues and even from areas outside the hip itself. That is why treatment should begin with an evaluation rather than assuming every patient needs the same therapy.
A technology-focused approach
Show us where the discomfort begins
Note whether you feel it in the groin, over the outside of the hip or closer to your buttock. Compare walking, getting into the car and lying on that side. If you have started using a railing or shortening your stride, mention when that started. Bring any imaging or prior notes for review and choose a movement goal to discuss.
The goal is not to make broad promises about every kind of hip pain. It is to determine whether your case appears appropriate for conservative care and which treatment makes the most sense.
When an evaluation may make sense
Hip pain can limit
the things you barely think about.
Walking has become uncomfortable
Pain or stiffness shows up during short walks or longer periods on your feet.
Sleeping on one side hurts
Pressure on the hip makes it difficult to get comfortable at night.
Stairs are becoming harder
Going up or down stairs brings on pain, weakness or stiffness.
Sitting or standing too long bothers you
Symptoms build when you remain in one position for too long.
You’ve tried other care
You are still looking for a conservative option after other approaches did not meet your goals.
You want to understand your options
You want a clearer idea of whether non-surgical care may still be reasonable to consider.
A different approach to hip pain
Better movement starts with the right plan.
Every patient receives an evaluation before treatment begins. We look at your symptoms, movement limitations and possible contributing factors to determine whether non-surgical care is appropriate.
If you are a candidate, the plan is built around improving comfort, movement and function while monitoring how you respond along the way.
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 understanding what may be contributing to the problem before recommending treatment.
Coming from Oxford? Bring your questions and any reports you already have to your Shelton appointment.
Meet Dr. Dalfino ›Questions before your Shelton visit
Hip pain, answered.
What types of hip pain do you evaluate?
We evaluate persistent or recurring hip pain that may involve joint irritation, arthritis, muscles, tendons, bursitis-type symptoms or pain that may be referred from the low back or nearby nerves.
Can hip pain actually come from the low back?
Yes. Pain felt around the hip can sometimes be referred from the lumbar spine or irritated nerves. An examination can help determine whether the hip itself appears to be the main source.
Do you use laser therapy for every hip patient?
No. MLS Laser Therapy is one option. Treatment recommendations depend on your history, symptoms, examination findings and the type of problem suspected.
What if physical therapy or injections did not help?
Prior treatment that did not provide the improvement you hoped for does not automatically determine whether another conservative approach will help. A new evaluation can help determine whether the technologies in our office are reasonable to consider.
What if surgery has already been discussed?
If you want another opinion before making a decision, we can evaluate your case and explain whether any of our non-surgical options appear appropriate. We do not recommend delaying urgent or medically necessary care.
How quickly should I expect improvement?
Response varies from patient to patient and depends on the condition, severity, health history and treatment plan. No specific timeline or result can be guaranteed.
Directions
Coming from Oxford? Find our Shelton office.
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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