Serving Oxford at our Shelton office
Neck Pain Treatment
Near Oxford, CT
Prepare for an evaluation of neck stiffness, discomfort or symptoms extending into the arm. At your first visit in Shelton, Dr. Dalfino will review your symptoms and discuss which treatment options may fit your findings.
Chronic neck pain relief
Why your neck pain keeps coming back
Pay attention to turning, looking down and sitting at a screen. Mention any symptoms that extend toward the shoulder, arm or hand.
That can help explain why temporary symptom relief does not always last.
At Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers, the first step is identifying what may be contributing to the pain. From there, Dr. Dalfino can determine whether a non-surgical treatment plan in our office is appropriate.
Our approach
Find the likely source.
Then choose the treatment.
We do not assume every case of neck pain needs the same therapy. Your history, examination findings and symptoms help determine which treatment — if any — makes the most sense.
Our non-surgical approach
Tell us when turning your head gets difficult
Compare checking a blind spot, looking down at a phone and working at a screen. Describe which direction or position bothers you and whether symptoms stay in the neck. If discomfort travels toward the shoulder or arm, show where it begins and ends. Bring any previous findings so you can discuss what the exam needs to clarify.
Before recommending treatment, Dr. Dalfino performs an evaluation to understand your condition, symptoms and goals and to determine whether the technologies in our office fit the case.
When an evaluation may make sense
Still dealing with it?
There may be more to explore.
Neck pain that keeps returning
Symptoms improve temporarily but continue to come back.
Headaches that begin in the neck
Neck tension or irritation appears to be associated with recurring headaches.
Pain into the shoulder or arm
Radiating symptoms may be associated with irritation of a cervical nerve.
Numbness or tingling
You notice altered sensation into the arm, hand or fingers.
A known disc problem
You have been told you have a bulging, herniated or degenerative cervical disc.
You want another opinion
You want to understand whether conservative options are still worth considering.
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.
Coming from Oxford? Bring your questions and any reports you already have to your Shelton appointment.
Meet Dr. Dalfino ›Questions before your Shelton visit
Neck pain, answered.
What types of neck problems do you evaluate?
We evaluate chronic or recurring neck pain, headaches that may begin in the neck, cervical disc problems, stenosis, pinched nerves and symptoms that travel into the shoulder, arm or hand.
Can a neck problem cause arm pain or tingling?
Cervical nerve irritation can sometimes produce pain, numbness, tingling or burning into the shoulder, arm, hand or fingers. An examination is needed to determine whether that appears to be the source in your case.
Do you use spinal decompression for every neck patient?
No. Cervical decompression is one option and is not appropriate for everyone. Treatment recommendations depend on your history, symptoms and examination findings.
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 recommended?
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
Plan your visit from Oxford, CT
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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