Athletic Injuries and Sports Performance
Throughout my 38 years in practice I’ve treated athletes from almost every sport – running, golf, cycling, skiing, tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, ice hockey, field hockey, swimming, curling (yes, curling!) boxing, martial arts, racquetball, squash, pickleball, track and field, body building, baseball, softball, basketball, equestrian arts, and more.
I enjoy treating athletic injuries because every sport has it’s unique challenges – changing direction (700 times per game for soccer players), generating power, overhead throwing, repetitive motions, issues of gait, core control…you can imagine, the list is quite long.
Some injuries are straight-forward - you collide with someone on the soccer field, you roll an ankle on the court, or you injure a knee on the ski slopes, etc. But most injuries that I see are caused by some part of your body compensating for another part of your body that is weak or tight. The body takes the path of least resistance when it moves, and if it can’t move the way it should, some other part of the body further up or down your kinetic chain will become overstressed and eventually break down.
An example would be a runner with weak hip control. Faulty biomechanics causes them to put too much force into the muscles, ligaments and tendons in their knee, ankle and foot…and they develop injuries like plantar fasciitis or shin splints. This kind of dynamic plays out in many different ways with athletes.
The goal is always to find the “upstream” cause of your problem. We do that by taking a deep dive into how you move - looking for areas of tightness, weakness and altered motor control, and then connecting that to your symptoms.
The strategy of evaluating and treating movement issues is useful not just for treating athletic injuries, but also for enhancing athletic performance. Could you be a better golfer if you had more flexibility in your hips, spine and shoulders? Could you run faster if you were a little better at controlling the muscles in your hips? Could you add some power to your tennis game by strengthening your core?
An estimated 90% of all world-class athletes routinely use chiropractic care to prevent injuries and boost their performance. All professional football teams employ on-staff chiropractors. So do 72% of PGA golfers and the majority of NBA, MLB and NHL teams.
Feel free to contact my office if you have any questions about a particular injury or if you’re interested in increasing your performance in your sport.
Our Team
Dr. Charno is amazing. I feel like I should wait to review until I have had more than one appointment, but as someone who has had almost 40 years of chiropractic care, I know when I have found someone great. Dr. Charno is not only knowledgeable, experienced and talented, but has a powerful healing demeanor. I have seen countless doctors for my MS, but after one session I feel better than I have in years.
Nora P
A talented healer, and a great listener. I've known Dr. Charno for decades, and am thrilled that he has relocated his practice to the Mid-Hudson Valley. He treated me yesterday using Graston technique, and it really helped sooth and release a nagging muscle injury. His practice is part of the lovely Izlind Wellness Center in Rhinebeck.
Will H
Dr. Charno is hands down the best chiropractor I’ve been to. He genuinely cares about his patients and takes extra time to ask questions, understand pain, and develop action plans to relieve symptoms. He’s open minded and looks at issues from all angles, performing informed adjustments and following up with workouts and stretches to reinforce them. He is personable, caring, and an all-around wonderful doctor. I would recommend him to anyone!
Tessa Z
Dr. Charno has literally gotten me through months of quarantine. His online strength training classes have me stronger and healthier than I was six months ago. When it became possible, I began seeing him in his office and found a comprehensive and holistic approach to chiropractic. His treatment is state of the art and includes specific exercises to reinforce the adjustment. He always follows up with online exercise reminder videos. Bottom line is that Dr. Charno is a caring, effective, healer.
Amy H
I have stated to Dr. Charno that prehab for joint replacement should indicate strength training just as rehab requires physical therapy. Dr. Charno has the expertise of Chiropractic and sports injuries. I am looking forward to becoming a Dr. Charno Chiropractor patient!
Jane B
I have MS, scoliosis, and a lot of wear and tear from being a gymnastics coach for many years. Needless to say, I have a lot of issues. Dr. Charno has not only met my challenges with ease, but has changed my life. Because of him I am no longer in constant pain. I even stopped having to use a cane since seeing him regularly. If I ever have to move, I hope it is commutable to Rhinebeck so that I can forever see Dr. Russell Charno for chiropractic care.
Nora P
I suffered years of degenerating function. One visit to Russell Charno, DC, restored at least 70% of my mobility. Unlike other chiropractic offices, this doc only sees one patient at a time. My appointments are always intensive, more than an hour and 100% hands-on. I have experienced ongoing improvement. I now take CrossFit classes because I have my mobility back.
Maria C