ADHD and Massage theropy/neuromuscular massage

[Bert Sullivan]

I am wondering if any has done any studies on the affect of massage with ADHD kids.  and if so where can I get my hands on some information??  Thanks

 

[Ben Aqui]

I use to have a 12 yr old boy whose mother seen me once a month.  She asked if I could help him with his ADHD.  So I done a slow swedish massage on him.  She said that helped some.  Anyway the only thing I have read was that a 15 min. slow neck and back rub before they go to bed every night is very helpful.  My patient tried that and had very good results.  Her son slept better and more sound.  Woke up easier and was not a fidgity during the day.Hope thats helpful

 

[Creek]

ADHD and Massage theropy/neuromuscular massage

Ok, not an expert here but from what I understand ADHD has something of a neurological basis. So any technique that will slow down or numb the nervous system should work

 

[Marissa D]

ADHD and Massage theropy/neuromuscular massage

Craniosacral therapy is the best thing I have seen for kids with ADHD and helps with lots of issues like headaches, learning challenges, etc..Breathing exercises and visualization help a lot with kids with ADHD and gives them something to do while they are being massaged Lara in Alberta

 

[bubblegirl]

ADHD and Massage theropy/neuromuscular massage

I have a daughter (She is 14) that Has ADHD, And she is to jumpie when I try and give her a massage. I also have a step son (9) he has ADD, He is the same way.

 

[tutuy2004]

I think the touch institute program at the University of Miami Medical College has info about ADHD.  If you search on the net, you will find their site.  They have studied lots of different things- actual studies with groups.I have no experience with it in my work, but I hear good stuff with the CranioSacral.  They mentioned good results when I took my CranioSacral training.

 

[dude xyx]

If the kids are too jumpy, try starting with the feet.  Also consider aromatherapy.  Lots of info out there.  mick

 

[Yvonne K]

Aromatherapy is a good idea, Mick.  I'm always surprised at how well even a few drops of lavender essential oil in my  diffuser works to calm down a stressed out client. I add a drop to my oil sometimes too, and apply it directly to the feet. And there's all kinds of synergy blends and whatnot out there.  My knowledge is really limited, but I'm wondering nowoes anybody know of a blend that might be specifically helpful for ADHD?

 

[Pompal 09.]

HiI have a friend whose son has mild ADHD.  Part of the problem he had was his core postural muscles were weak so he was constantly uncomfortable in a sitting position.  Because of that he was always moving around changing position etc, and that would lead to him getting more distracted.  They worked on his core strength and he is getting better at focusing in school and such as he gets stronger. I thought it was interesting in particular because of the relationship between his behaviour and the muscular system.Another thing I have heard from a mom I know is that ADD was a good survival trait for the hunters, back in hunter'gatherer societies, they could spot the prey while everone else was focused on something else.  I think it's important if you work with kids with ADD or ADHD to let them know that while they have challenges to deal with, they aren't Broken, and you aren't their to Fix them, just to help them deal with their challenges.  They tend to end up with really low self esteem because they get pigeon-holed as troublemakers too often by people who should know better.