Chiropractic Care · Shelton, Connecticut
Chiropractic care,
without manual adjustments.
Dr. James J. Dalfino is a chiropractor with more than 25 years of clinical experience — but our office does not use traditional manual spinal manipulation. Instead, care is built around evaluation, technology and non-surgical treatment options.
A different kind of chiropractic office
Start with the diagnosis. Then choose the treatment.
Chiropractic care can mean different things in different offices. At Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers, the focus is not on routine adjustments or “getting cracked.”
We evaluate musculoskeletal pain, disc problems, nerve-related symptoms and joint conditions, then determine whether one of our non-surgical technologies may be appropriate.
That may include spinal decompression, MLS Laser Therapy, EmField Pro, Pulse PEMF or a combination of treatments based on your findings.
Technology-first care
No twisting.
No cracking.
No one-size-fits-all treatment.
The goal is to understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and select care around the problem — not around a predetermined adjustment schedule.
What makes our approach different
Chiropractic training. A modern treatment model.
No manual adjustments
We do not perform traditional high-velocity spinal manipulation. Patients who prefer a technology-based approach can receive care without twisting or cracking.
Evaluation before treatment
Your history, symptoms and examination findings guide the treatment recommendation rather than assuming everyone needs the same service.
Advanced non-surgical technology
Our office is built around technologies designed for selected spine, nerve, joint and soft-tissue conditions.
Treatment options
What chiropractic care looks like here.
Depending on your evaluation, your plan may include one technology or a combination of treatments.
DRX9000 Spinal Decompression
Controlled non-surgical decompression designed for selected patients with disc-related back or neck pain, sciatica and radiating symptoms.
Explore Spinal Decompression ›MLS Laser Therapy
Non-invasive therapeutic light energy used in selected musculoskeletal treatment plans for painful joints, muscles, nerves, tendons and soft tissues.
Explore MLS Laser Therapy ›EmField Pro
High Energy Inductive Therapy uses electromagnetic stimulation without mechanical impact and may be incorporated for selected muscle, nerve and movement-related problems.
Explore EmField Pro ›Pulse PEMF
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy may be used in selected treatment plans to support comfort, circulation and recovery.
Explore Pulse PEMF ›Conditions we commonly evaluate
Spine, nerve and joint problems.
Back Pain
Muscular, joint, disc and nerve-related low back symptoms.
Neck Pain
Stiffness, pain and selected nerve-related symptoms into the arm.
Sciatica
Low back symptoms that may travel into the buttock, thigh or leg.
Disc Problems
Selected herniated, bulging and degenerative disc conditions.
Knee Pain
Arthritis, stiffness and other chronic knee complaints.
Shoulder Pain
Selected tendon, soft-tissue and movement-related shoulder symptoms.
Hip Pain
Pain that affects walking, sitting, stairs, sleep or exercise.
Foot and Ankle Pain
Including selected cases of plantar fasciitis and chronic ankle pain.
Personalized care without routine adjustments
The treatment should fit the patient.
Some patients come to us specifically because they want to see a chiropractor but do not want manual spinal manipulation.
Others have already tried adjustments, physical therapy, injections or medication and want to explore a different conservative approach.
Either way, the process begins with understanding your condition and deciding whether the technologies available in our office are appropriate.
Meet Dr. James J. Dalfino
More than 25 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Dalfino has practiced for more than 25 years and focuses on technology-based, non-surgical care for musculoskeletal pain, disc conditions and nerve-related symptoms.
Although trained as a chiropractor, his current practice does not use manual adjustments. The emphasis is evaluation, appropriate technology, and helping patients understand their options.
Meet Dr. Dalfino ›Frequently asked questions
Chiropractic care, answered.
Do you perform chiropractic adjustments?
No. Our office does not perform traditional manual spinal adjustments or high-velocity manipulation. Care is technology-focused and based on your examination findings.
Why is the service still called chiropractic care?
Dr. Dalfino is a licensed chiropractor and uses his chiropractic training to evaluate musculoskeletal, spine and nerve-related problems. The treatment model in this office, however, is centered on non-surgical technology rather than manual manipulation.
What treatments do you use instead of adjustments?
Depending on the condition, treatment may include DRX9000 spinal decompression, MLS Laser Therapy, EmField Pro High Energy Inductive Therapy, Pulse PEMF, or a combination of these technologies.
What conditions do you commonly evaluate?
We commonly evaluate back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc problems, nerve-related symptoms, knee pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, plantar fasciitis and other selected musculoskeletal conditions.
What happens during the first visit?
Your first visit includes a consultation, examination, report of findings and first treatment when treatment is appropriate that day.
How many visits will I need?
There is no single number that applies to every patient. Frequency and duration depend on the condition, severity, duration of symptoms, examination findings and how you respond to care.
A different chiropractic experience
Start with an evaluation.
No adjustment required.
Schedule a one-on-one consultation and examination with Dr. Dalfino at Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers in Shelton.
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