Attention Deficit Disorder & Chiropractic

In the last week I have had a couple of my patients ask me about Attention Deficit Disorder and if Chiropractic care could help. As a chiropractor many people do not understand that we treat much more than back pain or headaches, but essentially treat the nervous system. So my answer to their question is yes chiropractic care can and will help their child with Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Children and Adults with ADD experience a decrease in dopamine secretion within the brain. Individuals with ADD or ADHD show abnormal function of their frontal lobes and pleasure center within their brain. People with ADD or ADHD require high levels of stimulations due to the decrease in dopamine secretion.

Research has shown that chiropractic care and a modified diet have decreased the symptoms of ADD and ADHD to the point of non-existence. Chiropractic care works at restoring the nerve flow to the brain allowing the brain to function at higher levels allowing the dopamine to be secreted at normal levels. In conjunction with Chiropractic care it is also very important to modify the individuals diet. A diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables, nutrients and omega 3 fatty acids is very effective at treating individuals naturally.

So my question for you is do you have ADD or ADHD or do you know someone who has this condition and are taking drugs daily to cope with the symptoms? If you do please refer them in for a FREE consultation.

-Dr. Ronda