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What We Treat

Spine and Nerve Conditions

Back Pain Disc concerns, sciatica and lower back discomfort
Neck Pain Neck stiffness, disc concerns and radiating pain
SciaticaRadiating leg pain and nerve-related symptoms Herniated and Bulging DiscsUnderstanding disc findings and care options Spinal StenosisWalking limitations and spinal narrowing Motor Vehicle AccidentsEvaluation after a car accident or whiplash injury For AttorneysClient referrals, letters of protection and liens Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Hand numbness, tingling and wrist discomfort

Joint and Extremity Conditions

Shoulder Pain Shoulder stiffness and pain with movement
Tennis and Golfer’s ElbowElbow pain with gripping or lifting
Knee Pain Knee stiffness and discomfort with activity
Hip Pain Hip discomfort and limited movement
Ankle Pain Ankle stiffness and pain with walking
Foot and Heel Pain Heel pain and plantar fascia irritation

What We Offer

Advanced Non-Surgical Care

Spinal Decompression MLS Laser Therapy EmField Pro Pulse PEMF

Additional Care

Non-Surgical Pain Management Personalized care for persistent pain Chiropractic Care Hands-on care for joint motion and function
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Dr. James J. Dalfino

Clinic Director · Shelton, Connecticut

Meet Dr.
James J. Dalfino.

More than 25 years helping Connecticut patients explore non-surgical options for chronic pain, disc problems and musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. James Dalfino, Clinic Director at Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers

About Dr. Dalfino

A career built around non-surgical care.

Dr. James J. Dalfino has spent more than 25 years working with patients who want practical options for chronic pain and musculoskeletal problems without automatically moving toward surgery.

25+ years Clinical experience
Seton Hall Undergraduate education in South Orange, New Jersey
Doctor of Chiropractic Northeast College of Health Sciences
Founder Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers

Over the years, Dr. Dalfino saw many patients arrive after trying physical therapy, medications, injections or other approaches without getting the improvement they hoped for.

That experience shaped a practice built around careful evaluation and advanced, non-surgical technologies rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment model.

Today, the clinic uses spinal decompression, MLS Laser Therapy, EmField Pro High Energy Inductive Therapy and Pulse PEMF as part of individualized treatment plans when appropriate.

Dr. Dalfino is also the author of Non-Surgical Solutions To Today's Chronic Conditions.

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The philosophy

Technology matters.
Clinical judgment matters more.

The goal is not to put every patient on the same machine. It is to understand the problem first, then decide which treatment — if any — makes the most sense.

Non-Surgical Solutions To Today’s Chronic Conditions by Dr. James J. Dalfino

His story and book

A practice built on better answers.

Dr. Dalfino founded Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers to bring advanced, non-surgical treatment options to patients who wanted alternatives to more invasive care.

That same focus led him to write Non-Surgical Solutions To Today's Chronic Conditions, a guide for patients interested in conservative, non-surgical approaches to chronic musculoskeletal problems.

As the practice evolved, he added technologies for different disc, joint, nerve and soft-tissue problems. The examination comes first, and each treatment plan is built around the individual patient rather than a preset protocol.

How care is approached

Start with the person.
Then choose the technology.

01

Listen first

Your symptoms, history, prior care and goals help frame the evaluation before treatment is recommended.

02

Examine the problem

A regional examination helps determine what may be contributing to the complaint and whether care in the office is appropriate.

03

Build the plan

Treatment is selected based on the findings — not because one machine is automatically used for every patient.

Technology-focused care

Different tools.
Different treatment goals.

The clinic combines several advanced non-surgical technologies, each with a different role in care.

DRX9000 Spinal Decompression

Computer-controlled non-surgical spinal decompression for appropriately selected disc-related conditions.

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MLS Laser Therapy

Non-invasive therapeutic light energy used as part of treatment for selected musculoskeletal problems.

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EmField Pro

High Energy Inductive Therapy designed to deliver strong electromagnetic stimulation without mechanical impact.

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Pulse PEMF

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy used selectively within individualized treatment plans.

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As seen on TV

Dr. Dalfino in the media.

Dr. Dalfino has appeared on WTNH News 8 discussing non-surgical treatment technologies used at Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers.

Dr. Dalfino discusses Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression on WTNH News 8 (circa 2011).

Dr. Dalfino discusses MLS Laser Therapy on WTNH News 8 (circa 2010).

Your next step

Start with a conversation.
See what makes sense for you.

New patients begin with a one-on-one consultation and examination with Dr. Dalfino at Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers in Shelton.

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