Neuro-Developmental & ADHD Chiropractic Care in Beverly, MA
Children struggling with focus, attention, hyperactivity, sensory overload, or emotional regulation often have an overwhelmed central nervous system. When a child’s spine and cranium hold structural stress, their nervous system gets stuck in a hyper-alert state, making sensory processing difficult. Foundations Family Chiropractic provides specialized neuro-functional care to calm brain-body communication and support development.
Common Symptoms
- Hyperactivity, restlessness, and difficulty sitting still
- Sensory processing challenges (overwhelmed by loud noises, clothing textures, or crowds)
- Difficulty focusing, following multi-step directions, or completing tasks
- Unretained primitive reflexes (e.g., lingering Moro or asymmetric tonic neck reflexes)
- Frequent meltdowns, emotional dysregulation, and anxiety
- Poor motor coordination, clumsy posture, or toe-walking
How Neuro-Focused Care Helps ADHD & Sensory Stress
Our neurological exam looks at how a child’s nervous system is processing and responding to their environment. Along with functional neurological and structural assessments, we check for retained primitive reflexes—automatic movement patterns that should naturally integrate as the brain and nervous system mature. When these reflexes remain active beyond the expected age, they may be associated with challenges involving sensory processing, coordination, attention, emotional regulation, and learning.
Our care uses gentle, targeted adjustments to support more balanced nervous system function and help children better regulate, process sensory input, and focus.
Learn more about primitive reflexes and neurodevelopment in our blog →
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does chiropractic care cure ADHD or sensory processing disorder?
A: No. Chiropractic care does not cure neurological disorders; instead, it reduces structural and neural stress, allowing the central nervous system to function in a more balanced state.
Q: What are primitive reflexes and why do you test for them?
A: Primitive reflexes are automatic motor patterns infant brains use for early survival. If they aren't naturally integrated as a child grows, they can distract the nervous system, leading to sensory, attention, and balance issues
