Ways Chiropractic Can Benefit Kids With ADHD

Over the past few year, we have been hearing more and more about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This condition is characterized by impulsivity and hyperactivity over a period of more than six months. Symptoms are usually noted and the condition can be diagnosed in children younger than 7 years of age.

ADHD can impact kids both socially and academically. According to the CDC, around 10% of kids in the US age 5-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. It is usually treated with medications that can have very serious side effects. Chiropractic care has been proven to be an effective treatment* for ADHD.

Chiropractic for ADHD

Chiropractic care does not “treat” ADHD, but instead can have a positive effect on children or adults that are diagnosed with the condition. Multiple studies have shown how chiropractic helps ADHD. Chiropractic care is a safe, natural, and effective treatment for the condition and helps by treating some of the symptoms.

The chiropractor will evaluate and treat any restriction or improperly functioning joints in the spine that can contribute to increased stress on the body. A popular theory is that an imbalance in the child’s muscle tone creates the brain activity to be out of balance. Adjusting the child’s spine restores balance to the brain and body.

Chiropractic also offers a whole body approach to wellness and that can help ADHD symptoms as well. The doctor may recommend certain dietary changes as well as exercises and lifestyle modification. These dietary changes often can decrease the symptoms and effects of the condition.

These  lifestyle modifications can include:

• Find out if the child as any allergies and address them
• Eliminate additives, food dyes, preservatives, and sugar from the child’s diet
• Avoid any stimulants like nicotine, alcohol, and certain medications while pregnant
• Use unprocessed, natural foods and avoid all herbicides and pesticides
• Avoid stress while pregnant; take time to relax

These changes will not ‘treat’ ADHD but can make a significant difference in the child’s behavior.

Chiropractic care should not be used as an alternative to traditional treatments but is a very effective option to be used along with traditional treatments for ADHD. It is easy on the child and healthy and safe. It can help them perform better in school and have better behavior at home. More parents are choosing chiropractic care as a treatment option for their kids with ADHD.

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