RCS Research Project

Millions of people have received chiropractic care and know its value from personal experience. Yet, the rest of the world dismisses the popularity of chiropractic and its high levels of patient satisfaction.

Our office is an RCS Authorized Practice-Based Research Site.

"Where's the research?" they ask.

That’s why we participate in the RCS (Research and Clinical Science) program. It’s the largest private sector research program in the history of chiropractic. Patient volunteers who agree to participate receive a FREE chiropractic evaluation and report of findings, as well as their own customized "Vitality Wellness Index™" which compares their results to those of the larger population.

This research will seek to validate chiropractic and position it as a scientific, evidence-based wellness discipline. The more research, the greater the chance the profession will have of gaining a higher degree of respect and acceptance in the health care marketplace and the scientific community.

Research volunteers complete the RCS Self Reported Quality of Life Survey via the Internet on your home computer or a survey in our office.

You’ll be given a complimentary chiropractic evaluation consistent with our typical new-patient exam and may include X-ray, manual examination, analysis, and a comprehensive report of findings. There is NEVER a charge for this examination.

Sound interesting? Contact our office and learn how you can participate.

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 Dr. Jim Asks some important questions of interest to South Portland residents - Chiropractor South Portland Dr. Jim Asks...

Why is a "slipped disc" unlikely?
Separating each spinal vertebra is a disc. Its fibrous outer ring holds in a jelly-like material. Because of the way a disc attaches to the spinal bones above and below it, it can't actually "slip." However, a disc can bulge, tear, herniate, thin and collapse. But it can't slip.
How come medical doctors don't recommend chiropractic?
That's changing. Years of prejudice and bias are giving way to research showing the benefits of chiropractic care. As more and more South Portland folks seek alternatives to drugs and surgery, more and more medical practitioners are referring their patients to chiropractors.