Can Upper Cervical Chiropractors Help with ADHD?

ADHD can make people easily frustrated and cause them to feel hopeless when it comes to productivity and focus. ADHD causes people lots of challenges, including difficulty focusing and staying still, impulsivity, and forgetfulness. Without care, ADHD can cause children problems later in life, including in school, jobs, and interpersonal relationships. When children are diagnosed with ADHD, many parents feel like they have nowhere to turn for support or care. Many children and adults struggle with the side effects of medication treatment, or struggle to find the right medication at all. Chiropractic care can help get to the root cause of symptoms and fix imbalances and functioning of the nervous system.

What is ADHD?

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes continuous hyperactivity and difficulty with attention in affected individuals. This condition is lifelong and is often diagnosed in children at a young age. The average age of diagnosis is 7 years old. Common symptoms include inattention, acting without thinking, and interrupting activities or conversations. These symptoms can interfere with ability to function in everyday life when difficulty sitting still and focusing can impact school or career performances. ADHD can put young children at risk of getting in trouble both in school and with the law. Children with ADHD are:

• 7x more likely to get suspended from school
• 6x more likely to have troubled interactions with the law
• 5x more likely to spend time in a juvenile justice facility

ADHD can put children and teens at risk of losing their education and losing their freedom. Older children and teens with ADHD are also at a higher risk of substance abuse and making risky choices. It is therefore important that parents are involved in their child’s care for ADHD. Upper cervical chiropractic care can correct alignments in the spine and restore neurological functioning, making it easier to live with ADHD.

How Can Chiropractic Care Help ADHD?

The nervous system functioning has a lot to do with ADHD functioning. The nervous system is responsible for sending signals to and from the brain and other parts of the body. When the spine is misaligned, it negatively impacts nervous system functioning and can lead to stress and tension in the body. This can also lead to missed signals between the brain and the body and cause emotional distress. Chiropractic care focused on spinal realignment can help relieve symptoms associated with ADHD and get to the root cause of those problems as well. Spinal realignment can restore nervous system functioning, leading to an improvement in overall health and functioning. This can improve mood, behavior, and sleep for individuals with ADHD.

School and work shouldn’t feel impossible for you or your child. Your family deserves the best care and the best future. Reach out to us today to book an appointment.