Although a chiropractor does not directly treat ADD or ADHD, a chiropractor can help calm an over-active nervous through gentle spinal adjustments and  guidance with avoiding certain foods and products that may act as stimulants.

ADD / ADHD

The prevalence of  attention deficit disorder (ADD) & attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in today's world is staggering.  It is estimated that more than 2 million children in our country, mostly boys,  have one or both of the these conditions and the numbers are ever increasing. Signs of ADD and ADHD appear around the time a child reaches school age.  Common indications include impulsive actions, hyperactivity, lack of attentiveness and trouble with concentration.  

The exact cause of ADD and ADHD is still a mystery but there is a great deal of evidence pointing to a hyperactive nervous system and an inability of the child's brain to properly filter thoughts and stimuli from the environment. This is precisely why chiropractic care has shown a great deal of success with ADD and ADHD. Although a chiropractor does not directly treat ADD or ADHD,  a chiropractor can help calm an over-active nervous system through gentle spinal adjustments, and guidance with avoiding certain foods and products that may act as stimulants.

Medical doctors will often suggest that parents medicate an overactive child with a drug like Ritalin. Ritalin is a stimulant, however, for unknown reasons it calms kids with ADD and ADHD.  What's the problem with this avenue of treatment?  The medication only serves to cover up the symptoms and never addresses the underlying cause of the condition. It has also been linked to stunted growth, problems with brain development and sudden death.

It is important, as a parent, to look at all treatment options.  Natural chiropractic care is a great place to start.  The chiropractors at West Coast Chiropractic Carlsbad have had tremendous success in helping children from Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista and beyond who suffer from ADD & ADHD. Give us a call. We can help!

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