Background: Chronic pain and ADHD are common conditions among youth that negatively impact functioning. This review fills a critical gap by summarizing current research on chronic pain and ADHD comorbidity, and it proposes a conceptual model …

6 days ago · A study published in The Journal of Pain (2021) found that ADHD patients exhibited altered pain thresholds, with some experiencing heightened sensitivity while others displayed delayed responses. This variability suggests impaired pain modulation due to irregular neurotransmitter activity in regions such as the anterior cingulate cortex and ...

Manual therapy is a commonly used therapeutic approach to manage ADHD symptoms with pain and or chronic pain symptoms to promote relaxation, pain alleviating functional mobility

Jan 13, 2022 · Despite ADHD’s Strengths, There’s the Pain. If ADHD patients tend to exhibit some unique skills – higher energy levels, creativity, ability to hyperfocus and think “out of the box,” and more...

Aug 4, 2024 · Explore the complex relationship between ADHD and chronic pain, including management strategies and the importance of addressing both conditions.

Nov 15, 2022 · Both ADHD and chronic pain can cause: Unfortunately, what we don’t know yet is why ADHD and chronic pain are connected. At least, not with certainty. One theory is neuroinflammation – that is, inflammation in the brain – because it’s seen in both people with ADHD, and in people with chronic pain.

Aug 4, 2024 · Explore the surprising link between ADHD and pain tolerance, including its implications and management strategies for individuals with ADHD.

Aug 4, 2024 · Research studies on ADHD and pain sensitivity have yielded intriguing results. A study published in the Journal of Pain Research found that adults with ADHD demonstrated higher pain thresholds and tolerance compared to control groups.

Jun 25, 2021 · Along with anxiety and depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common comorbidity among patients with chronic pain. Although most commonly diagnosed in childhood, ADHD is seen in approximately 4.8% of adults.¹. ADHD has become a well-recognized and validated syndrome, known for the havoc it can create in patients’ lives.

In our clinical experience, adults with ADHD often complain about back, shoulder, hip, and leg pain. We also investigate reported pain in adults with ADHD.