Dr Ruck is a chiropractor, he gives excellent care and listens to you. He is very compassionate and I always leave there with less pain. He always takes you on time which is a big plus. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Ruck's for over a year now and have been meaning to write this review for quite some time. I normally have extremely tight shoulders and neck muscles, which only got worse since attending dental school. I originally came in for an acute neck/shoulder pain that left me immobilized about a year ago. Even though I tried to make a last minute appointment, he tried to squeeze me into his schedule as soon as possible, which happened to be within 15mins of my call. He was able to effectively identify the problem and provide treatment that allowed for me to be mobile and regain range of motion again. He also gave me at home exercises to do at home on my own and even checked up to see how I was doing the day after my appointment, which showed how much he geninuely cares. Ever since then, I've dropped in a couple times when I've had neck or shoulder flareups, and I really appreciate how he tries to treat the source of the problem and doesn't try to sell me. I've been to other chiropractors in the past, and I can confidently say that he is very knowledgable and skilled with what he does. I would highly recommend him to anyone! read more

Dr. Ruck is genuinely wonderful: he is always professional, listens very carefully, treats thoughtfully, and most important, is all about getting you actively back on your feet in the best way possible rather than padding his bottom line by keeping you on the hook for endless further treatments. He's helped my family members and me recover from elbow tendinitis, lower back and painful shoulder issues, runner's knee, and general "office worker" weakness issues. He is a chiropractor, of course, but he has a deep background in physical fitness and sports physical therapy as well, so his patients profit from a multi-faced approach. He even has a small gym in his practice so we can briefly learn helpful exercises under his careful supervision in addition to the pain treatment he provides. Dr. Ruck is the real deal and has upended my previously underwhelming impression of the chiropractic profession. Cannot recommend him highly enough! read more

Simply put, I owe my first Ultra marathon to Dr. Ruck. I decided to participate in a timed event with only two months to train. I suffered the consequences from too much too soon... I was coming apart at the seams when I finally made it to his office. Dr. Ruck's Chiropractic & A.R.T expertise cleared up my Piriformis, ITB and minor Achilles tendonitis issues. I left his office feeling confident and hopeful after the first visit. I scheduled to see him once a week for the remaining 4 weeks of training. I was able to run 42 miles with minor discomfort and was so happy during event that I am looking forward to my second Ultra distance race! I followed up after my awesome Ultra finish and was given exercises to strengthen my weak areas now that I'm resting before I start training for the next marathon in Texas. I highly recommend Dr. Ruck if you are looking for a sport Doctor. read more

Dr. Ruck has led to a huge improvement in my skeletal and nerve health. His adjustments, recommended exercises, and ability to have someone to openly speak to regarding my physical health has helped me in a short few weeks improve my daily health that was previously hampered by constant pain do to my over exercising of a small muscle group read more

Let me start by saying I cannot possibly overstate how impressed I am by Dr. Ruck. I have seen several chiropractors over the last few years, initially for a whiplash injury, then subsequently to try to address the chronic back/neck/shoulder pain I had already been experiencing due to poor posture in the workplace. Each chiropractor took more or less the same approach: adjustment, massage, maybe a little e-stim, all to varying, yet ultimately short-lived relief. It was with this fear that I may only achieve temporarily relief, having to return often and indefinitely, that I went to Dr. Ruck. Simply put, I couldn't have been more wrong. After my very first visit, I experienced more relief than I had after multiple visits to other chiropractors. Here's why: 1.) His interest and knowledge regarding physiology and his desire to make sure I understood why things feel the way they do and how to treat them is exemplary. 2.) His approach is not one-size-fits-all. 3.) Unlike a typical chiropractor, he has no desire to see me multiple times a week, nor indefinitely. He pinpointed the problems, and is determined to address them as quickly as possible. 4.) The techniques that he taught me actually WORK! He gave me a list of quick, easy exercises that I can do at my desk to strengthen problem areas and alleviate tightness and pain. This is by far the most impressive aspect of his unique approach. Which brings me to my final point: you have to be willing to do what Dr. Ruck tells you. You have to be diligent and perform the techniques he sends you home with. I can attest that they offer as much potent, long lasting relief by themselves as a session with him would. A nice little bonus is Dr. Ruck's sports medicine background, which in my opinion, makes him even better suited to assess and treat injury. If you're frustrated by not finding long lasting, substantial pain relief, see Dr. Ruck. - There's no way I'm gonna write the same review four different ways for four different review sites. Dr. Ruck deserves the praise and I'm gonna spread the word! So when you see it on other sites, that's the reason why! - read more

If only Dr. Ruck could be cloned so there'd be an office in NYC too! This review is WAY overdue, as I saw him back when I lived in Tarrytown, but I wanted to say that he should be your DC if you live in the area - and not just for back pain! He helped me not only heal up from a bad knee injury, he also helped me with some serious walking/balance issues following a near fatal reaction to an antibiotic. I not only received excellent treatment, but learned a lot in the process so, as Harris D said, I wouldn't perpetually be in a loop. Top notch! read more

My wife has been seeing Doctor Ruck on and off for years now. He is able to evaluate problems and implement solutions quickly and effectively with minimal impact on our training schedule. He takes the time to understand the situation, explain treatments, and teach strength and stretching exercises. He values my wife's time; appointments start and end as scheduled. Thanks to Dr. Ruck my wife has completed several running events, including a marathon, as well as annual bike tours in Europe. read more

Dr. Ruck is an excellent chiropractor, focused on lowering patients reliance on visits instead of creating a never ending loop. I highly recommend Dr. Ruck if you're experiencing pain of any type. read more

Thank you!!!...Dr. Ruck is a miracle worker. I hurt my shoulder (I couldn't lift my arm) and my hip flexor, two weeks before opening night of my contemporary dance performances. Following Dr. Ruck's therapy treatments and exercises I was able to perform all five shows. I can't thank him enough!!!! Dr. Ruck understands the body and explains clearly the process for betterment, not just to heal but to strengthen for future performance. Thank you!!!... read more

I am so grateful for the care Dr. Ruck provides. I've always suffered from terrible and frequent tension headaches and migraines, which only got worse when I went back to school. I saw a chiropractor once before so I was a little nervous about going again - afraid I'd be told again the only way for relief was with three-times a week adjustments over several months. I was able to get an appointment right away and Dr. Ruck was incredibly thorough in the first appointment - explaining the cause of my headaches, showing me textbook diagrams and walking me through what he thought would help. Dr. Ruck focused on helping me get rid of existing headaches and teaching me exercises so I could keep them at bay. In just three visits he walked me through daily exercises that have helped immensely. I've never met a doctor so dedicated to helping a patient stop coming to their office! The true test for me was finals week. I was nervous I'd be back to the usual suffering but I survived without a single headache or pain. Thank you so much Dr. Ruck. Your expertise and exercises have made every day better! read more

Dr. Ruck is amazing! He's helped me out with my rib problem and my lower back injury. I did all the exercises he suggested and it really helped my injuries heal quicker. I like that he takes his time with each patient and I never feel rushed. He is a very skilled chiropractor and I'd recommend him to anyone. read more

I met Dr. Ruck 7 years ago when I was suffering from chronic neck pain after a severe injury one year earlier. I had been to a Neurologist, Pain Managment doctor, spinal surgeon, orthopedist, and accupuncturist as well as another chiropractor and two further physical therapists. I had MRIs, xrays, tried therapies, took pill and received cortisone shots. I was contemplating surgery when I read that the success of these treatments was a mere 33%! A friend recommended Dr. Ruck and after the first visit I felt immediately better -- not because my pain went away, it didn't. But Dr. Ruck was the first person I had seen who showed any kind of understanding of what I was feeling and how hopeless I had become. Over the course of the next several months he worked with me patiently and compassionately, mostly through teaching me exercise and calming my fears. Eventually the pain became less and less so that it was tolerable, then manageable and then negligible. My neck no longer bothers me and I returned to levels of activity I had been told I would never again achieve; running, playing soccer, snowboarding, body-surfing -- all those things I thought I had lost I was able to regain. I continue to see Dr. Ruck on occasion, once every couple of years, or a few times a year when I sustain a new injury (all those activities at my age...49 y.o.) and following his instructions and heeding his calming words I always get the best possible results with the least invasive procedures. Simple manipulation and exercise are a small price to pay as opposed to narcotics and surgeries. When I pull, strain or otherwise injure something -- my first stop is Dr. Ruck. He is a healer in the truest sense, with the goal of getting you back to where you were (or better!) with patience, work and simple,real-world wisdom. No hocus pocus, no wacky new-age junk science, just simple mechanical "treat the whole patient" physical approach that works if you are willing. He will help empower you to heal yourself and stay in shape. Thanks Dr. Ruck! read more

My chronic back and shoulder issues flared up terribly about 4 weeks before a planned surf trip. After a recommendation from my wife, I visited Dr. Ruck. He assessed my condition and developed a 4 week plan to meet my goal of being strong and pain free enough to enjoy the trip. He did not just treat the pain, but he worked to identify and eliminate the root causes and set me up for future success and improvements. He was extremely positive, thorough, knowledgeable, kind, and effective. read more

Dr Ruck is a great chiropractor for sports injuries. I just had a severe shoulder injury and he got me out of pain in five visits. His goal is to get you active as soon as possible, not to have you keep coming in for endless visits. I'm a committed cyclist, runner and walker, and he has helped to keep me going - at age 71. He also allows you to continue with your exercise - as much as possible - during the time he is treating you. Dick Benfield read more