Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment
The neurodevelopment mental disorder is known as an attention deficit hyperactive disorder or ADHD most often strikes children before the age of twelve. The symptoms may not seem out of the ordinary if the child has a natural tendency to be hyperactive, but when it goes over the top, the little one may need some expert help. Massage therapy has proven to help. It provides a calming method for dealing with the problem. Let us look at how a licensed massage therapist can change the tone for an ADHD child.
Establishing a Rapport with the Child
Before meeting with a child, the therapist at the clinic in Tampa, Florida ascertains the extent of the problem. With carefully worked out strategies in place, she gets the little one to understand that she means no harm but offers a solution to the overactive brain with simple strokes. Parents are advised to attend the sessions so that the child is not uncomfortable with a newcomer. Most children suffering from the illness may be comfortable with just one parent who can handle her/him. In general, they are pretty comfortable with both parents.
The method used with massage therapy is to ease away the knots and tensions raging in the mind to get the child used to thinking calm thoughts and not get too erratic with hyper behavioral patterns and reactions. Music calms the situation if the child is comfortable of course. This is done during the session. If the child identifies with the song and feels the calming strokes, the hyperactivity is eased away.
General Reactions
Massage therapy, as a medium of comfort, has been used for decades and has always helped in easing away pain and discomfort, both physically and mentally. The methodology used amplifies the vagal tones and parasympathetic activity. The process ensures that the child responds to the simple but effective touch of the therapist resulting in a relaxed state. The science of massage is not very clear. Reports have proven that children suffering from ADHD respond if the therapist knows her/his pressure points and methodology.
During a session, the heart rate of the patient is normalized which showing tremendous physiological improvement for the child. When a parent is in the room and opting for a massage at the same time, it also makes the environment safe for the child who prefers that ‘mom’ or ‘dad’ are with her/him. Massage is quite an imperative step that helps improve kids live a good quality life.
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In Home or In Office Massages by Jacqueline in the Central Florida area. Certified for many different massages and treatments. Specializing in Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) post surgery recovery massage.
To schedule an appointment with Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, Jacqueline Bosco CMLDT, Oncology, please call (813) 298-5603. We believe nothing is more important than human touch.
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