Have you heard that chiropractors treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Well, that’s not entirely accurate. Chiropractors don’t “treat” ADHD. But, nonetheless, chiropractic care can definitely help children, and adults too, who suffer from it. The reason why chiropractic treatment is helpful is because ADHD is a neurological disorder. Chiropractic manipulations not only help to reduce nervous system impedence in general, but an adjustment can be intentionally directed to stimulate under-active areas of the brain and calm over-active areas as well. A large number of parents are choosing chiropractic care over the common medical practice of giving children Class 2 psychotropic drugs that in many instances have dramatic side effects including personality changes and permanent alterations in the brain. The chiropractic approach to ADHD is natural and drug-free. Nearly all of parents who’ve looked to chiropractic treatment for their children have noted incredible behavioral changes as a result.
Due to the differences between the manner in which boys and girls employ the two hemispheres of their brain, ADHD appears to afflict more boys than girls and, additionally, is often more obvious and easily discernible in the behavior of boys rather than of girls. Prominent symptoms include a hard time concentrating and sitting still, inability to control impulsive thoughts and behaviors, easily distracted by noises and activities, incessant movement of fingers, hands, arms, feet, or legs.
Quite a few children who display ADHD symptoms are hypersensitive to certain foods, such as dairy or gluten products, and sugars and artificial sweeteners. Additionally, 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. Often, the removal of these environmental factors can go a long way in reducing ADHD symptoms.
Determining the presence of spinal abnormalities and express responses to specific neurological tests are part of the complete examination given by your Tampa Chiropractor.
You may be able to help your child to get his or her life back in balance through natural, safe chiropractic care. Before taking drastic pharmaceutical measures, if your child exhibits the symptoms of ADHD, make an appointment with your chiropractor for a complete evaluation. Call today for the health of your child!