Do Chiropractors Treat ADHD?

admin — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:07:59 +0000

You may have been told that chiropractors treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Well, that’s just not true. Although chiropractic care can definitely help children, and adults too, who suffer from it, chiropractors don’t actually “treat” ADHD. The reason that chiropractic treatment is helpful is that ADHD is a neurological disorder. Chiropractic adjustments not only effective in reducing nervous system disruptions in general, but an adjustment can be specifically directed to stimulate under-active areas of the brain and calm over-active areas as well. Many parents are choosing chiropractic care over the conventional medical approach of giving children Class 2 psychotropic drugs that in many instances have dramatically negative side effects such as personality changes and permanent alterations in the brain. The chiropractic approach to ADHD is natural and drug-free. Nearly all of parents who’ve opted for chiropractic treatment for their children have noted marvelous behavioral changes as a result.

Because of the differences between the manner in which boys and girls employ the two hemispheres of their brain, ADHD seems to afflict more boys than girls and, additionally, is often more obvious and easily observable in the behavior of boys rather than of girls. Some of the symptoms that are most notable include a hard time concentrating and sitting still, inability to control impulsive thoughts and behaviors, easily distracted by noises and activities, chronic movement of fingers, hands, arms, feet, or legs.

Quite a few children who display ADHD symptoms are hypersensitive to particular foods, such as dairy or gluten products, and sugars and artificial sweeteners. In addition, they commonly have a hypersensitive reaction to additives in foods, herbicides and pesticides used to grow non-organic fruits and vegetables, and laundry products such as detergents, fabric softeners, and other chemicals. As a general rules, the elimination of these environmental factors can do quite a bit to reduce ADHD symptoms.

Determining the presence of spinal anomalies and certain responses to specific neurological tests are part of the comprehensive examination given by your Ventura Chiropractor.

You may be able to assist your child in getting his or her life back in balance through natural, safe chiropractic care. If your child displays the symptoms of ADHD, before taking drastic pharmaceutical measures, call your chiropractor to make an appointment for a complete evaluation. Call today for the health of your child!

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