Have you heard that chiropractors treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Well, that’s not totally correct. Chiropractors don’t “treat” ADHD. But, nonetheless, chiropractic care can certainly help children, and adults too, who suffer from it. The reason why chiropractic treatment is effectual is because ADHD is a neurological disorder. Chiropractic manipulations not only effective in reducing nervous system disturbances in general, but an adjustment can be specifically directed to stimulate under-active areas of the brain and calm over-active areas as well. Because a chiropractic approach to ADHD is natural and drug-free, many parents choose chiropractic care over the conventional medical approach of giving children Class 2 psychotropic drugs that have dramatic side effects such as personality changes and permanent alterations in the brain. The vast majority of parents who’ve looked to chiropractic treatment for their children have reported extraordinary 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 appears to happen to more boys than girls and, additionally, is commonly more apparent and easily observable in the behavior of boys rather than of girls. Evident symptoms include a hard time concentrating and sitting still, lack of ability to control impulsive thoughts and behaviors, easily distracted by noises and activities, chronic movement of fingers, hands, arms, feet, or legs.
Many children who manifest ADHD symptoms are hypersensitive to specific foods, such as dairy or gluten products, and sugars and artificial sweeteners. In addition, they generally 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. Frequently, the exclusion of these environmental agencies can do a lot to reduce ADHD symptoms.
Checking for spinal deviations and certain responses to specific neurological tests are included in the thorough examination given by your Orlando 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 exhibits 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!