A Brain First approach to regulation and performance

ADHD is not just a focus or attention issue. It reflects how the brain regulates attention, movement, energy, emotions, and nervous system arousal.

When the brain struggles to integrate sensory input efficiently, symptoms such as distractibility, restlessness, impulsivity, mental fatigue, and emotional overwhelm can persist across childhood and adulthood.

A Brain First chiropractic approach focuses on improving how the brain and nervous system regulate, integrate, and adapt so function can improve naturally.

When to see an ADHD Chiropractor

This approach may be suitable if you or your child:

• Have ongoing ADHD symptoms despite lifestyle strategies

• Experience mental overload, restlessness, or fatigue

• Struggle with emotional regulation or stress tolerance

• Feel disconnected, scattered, or constantly on edge

• Want a neurological approach beyond symptom management

Care can support both children and adults at different stages of life.

Common ADHD symptoms

ADHD symptoms vary widely and often change with stress, environment, and life demands.

These may include:

• Difficulty sustaining focus or attention

• Mental restlessness or racing thoughts

• Hyperactivity or constant movement

• Impulsivity or poor inhibition

• Emotional dysregulation or overwhelm

• Fatigue despite feeling wired

• Sensory sensitivity to noise, light, or touch

• Poor stress tolerance or burnout

When these patterns persist, the nervous system may be operating in a dysregulated state.

Why a Brain First Chiropractic approach works

ADHD is strongly linked to how the brain processes sensory information, regulates arousal, and coordinates movement and attention.

When this regulation is inefficient, the nervous system compensates. These compensations can affect posture, movement, emotional regulation, learning capacity, and energy levels.

A Brain First chiropractic approach focuses on:

• Improving nervous system regulation

• Enhancing sensory integration

• Supporting balance between alertness and calm

• Reducing overload and mental fatigue

• Improving brain body communication

This approach addresses how the system functions, not just behavioural expression.

How ADHD Chiropractic Care is delivered

Care is personalised and guided by neurological and functional findings.

Treatment may include:

• Brain based chiropractic care

• Balance and sensory integration input

• Movement based neurological stimulation

• Nervous system regulation strategies

• Postural and coordination support

• LASER therapy where appropriate (link to article)

Care is adapted to individual tolerance and capacity to support regulation without overstimulation.

Support ADHD regulation naturally

Improving ADHD function does not require forcing focus or suppressing behaviour.
It requires restoring balance within the brain and nervous system.