NEED HELP WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER?

A pilot study, published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (www.jvsr.com), suggests that chiropractic care may help adults suffering from concentration problems and attention deficit (ADD/ADHD).

The study was performed by Yannick Pauli, DC, director of the Centre Wellness NeuroFit in Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr. Pauli is a chiropractor specializing in wellness neurology.

The connection between attention, a process occurring in the brain, and chiropractic, which is generally associated with spinal health, is not readily obvious to most people. Yet, the research emphasizes the direct link between the spine and brain activity.

The articulations and the muscles of the spine are rich in mechanoreceptors, which are sensors that send information to the nerve system. “Each time we work with the spine, we activate neurological circuits in the direction of the brain and bring the nerve system into balance,” the researcher says.

According to Matthew McCoy, DC, editor of the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, “this preliminary study is exciting. It is part of an increasing amount of research suggesting that chiropractic care may be an effective natural choice for people suffering from ADD/ADHD. It offers the possibility of a new option for millions of children and adults that are seeking to manage their conditions naturally.”