ADHD - Chiropractic Care Can Help

July 23, 2010 - PRLog -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults is often treated with Ritalin, a stimulant medication that helps improve brain activity and increases focus and concentration. However, some health experts believe that chiropractic therapy may be just as effective at improving the lifestyle of ADHD sufferers as prescription drugs. According to the American Chiropractic Association, some children who have been diagnosed with ADHD can benefit from a non-drug treatment that improves focus and makes it easier for them to concentrate for longer periods of time.

What is the link between Chiropractic Treatment and ADHD?

Chiropractors and chiropractic neurologists have found several patterns in the brain activity and spinal health of ADHD patients. According to Dr. Robert Melillo, a chiropractic neurologist, “Motor activity—especially development of the postural muscles—is the baseline function of brain activity. Anything affecting postural muscles will influence brain development. Musculoskeletal imbalance will create imbalance of brain activity, and one part of the brain will develop faster than the other, and that's what's happening in ADHD patients.” (Source: ACAToday.org)

ADHD often triggers a number of behavioral problems both in children and adults alike and interferes with the learning process. These cognitive difficulties can often be traced to a neurological imbalance that may result in postural problems, extreme sensitivity to touch, sensitivity to certain sounds and tremors. In some cases, the imbalances can trigger migraines, headaches and other neurological problems.

When the spinal column is adjusted with chiropractic treatments, many of these neurological problems simply DISAPPEAR. Chiropractic treatments release tension and blocked energy around the spine so that the neurons can communicate more effectively. When the brain and the spine are communicating clearly, the energy flow can improve thinking, focus and memory for the long-term. This process may also help reduce anxiety, stress and other negative effects commonly associated with spinal misalignment.

How Can You Manage ADHD with Chiropractic Therapy?

In addition to getting regular chiropractic care, people suffering from ADHD may consider making certain lifestyle changes. The American Chiropractic Association encourages parents and individuals with ADHD to do the following:

Eat mostly organic foods with as few pesticides or herbicides as possible

Remove excess sugar from the diet (Quartell Chiropractic's dietician, Traci Cunningham can tailor your diet according to nutritional ADHD guidelines)

Avoid excessive preservatives and additives

Stop using pesticides and artificial products around the house

Maintain a dairy-free and gluten-free diet to reduce risk of allergies

Engage in natural relaxation activities on a regular basis

Other Benefits of Chiropractic Therapy
Some of the other key benefits of chiropractic therapy include:

Increased feelings of well-being
Improved posture
Better memory
Improved sleep
Reduced dependency on other prescription medications
Reduced sensitivity to pain
Improved functioning of joints and muscles

Dr. David Quartell of Quartell Chiropractic and his staff are trained to treat a number of neurological problems using non-invasive, and "traditional chiropractic" techniques and treatment modalities. If you or your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you may be able to manage the symptoms of the disorder better with regular chiropractic treatments. When a new patient comes to my practice; we conduct a full spinal examination,  including an X-Ray (on premises), and a nutritional analyses, and offer several treatment options to restore you or your child to good health.

If you live or work in the Palm Beach Gardens 33418 area, please call us to set up a FREE consultation with Quartell Chiropractic/PBG Medical Center to find out what your treatment options may be.

Please peruse our website at www.quartellchiropractic.com to learn more about ADHD and chiropractic care, and as well to see what other areas we can help you with.

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We've been delivering quality chiropractic care to Palm Beach Gardens and the surrounding area since 1999. Our office policy is to treat every patient as a unique individual and provide a dedicated wholistic approach for the best results possible.


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