What is ADHD?

If you’re familiar with chiropractic medicine, you know it’s used to treat spinal issues and other common physiological conditions. This includes back pain, neck pain, joint problems, and headaches. The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association reports many people who say chiropractic care has helped them or their kids manage the symptoms of ADHD more effectively.

ADHD is a brain-based condition that can be diagnosed based on behavioral symptoms. Our spinal cord sends neural signals from the brain to the rest of our bodies. If it’s misaligned, it negatively impacts the nerves and their function. By properly aligning the spine and removing pressure, your body’s nervous system can function better.

Because ADHD stems from issues with a neurotransmitter balance, a chiropractor can help manage your condition. Your Tulsa ADHD Chiropractor helps balance your central nervous system through alignment adjustments to correct nerve interference. By getting gentle adjustments, your brain and body can start functioning more optimally. Adjustments will align nerve interferences and allow for your neurotransmitters to start relaying messages in your brain correctly. This will allow for increased impulse control and better concentration that people with ADHD may struggle with managing. 

Common Signs of ADHD

This mental health disorder can cause above-normal levels of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors. People who have ADHD may have trouble focusing on a single task or sitting still for an extended time. Both children and adults can have ADHD.

Common behaviors associated with ADHD include:

• • Trouble focusing or concentrating on tasks
  • Being forgetful about completing tasks
  • Being easily distracted
  • Difficulty sitting still
  • Interrupting people while they’re talking

There are three different types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactivity-impulsive, and a combination.