You’re driven. You’re locked in. You get more done by 10 a.m. than most people do in a week.
You’re also running a body that’s screaming quietly under the surface.
Whether you’re a founder, a creative, or a high-stakes operator, chances are if you’re on Adderall, it’s not just for fun—it’s a tool. A cognitive crutch to stay sharp, focused, and relentless.
But here’s the problem no one’s talking about:
Your nervous system wasn’t built to sprint all day without consequence.
The Unseen Cost of High Achievement
Adderall enhances dopamine signaling. It helps you focus, yes—but it also revs up your sympathetic nervous system: your fight-or-flight mode. Great for productivity. Horrible for regulation.
You’re probably grinding your teeth at night. Shoulders live around your ears. Breathing shallow. Sleep? You might crash, but you’re not recovering.
Even Huberman’s talked about it: stimulants without counter-regulation strategies put your nervous system in a constant state of overdrive. You’re “on”—even when your body’s asking to be “off.”
This Is Where Chiropractic Comes In
Chiropractic is not just for back pain. It’s nervous system regulation at its finest. Every adjustment is a recalibration. A way to balance out the neurochemical chaos you’re creating to chase the edge.
Think of it this way:
You’ve optimized the software with Adderall. We optimize the hardware so it can actually run it.
Because if you keep pushing the engine without tuning it, it’s not a question of if it breaks down—but when.
What We See in Our Office
High performers like you come in with the same patterns:
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Tension headaches that don’t respond to hydration or magnesium
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Jaw pain from bruxism (yep, Adderall side effect)
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Mid-back stiffness from 10-hour hyperfocus sessions
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Anxiety that isn’t just psychological—it’s physiological
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Sleep that’s “fine” but never truly restorative
These aren’t random. They’re physical expressions of a nervous system in overdrive.
And when we adjust you, we’re not just cracking bones—we’re restoring your body’s ability to regulate, recover, and reboot.
You Don’t Need to Slow Down—But You Do Need to Tune In
Sahill Bloom says it best: “Compound interest applies to everything—including your body.”
You don’t win long-term by running redline every day.
You win by making sure your vehicle can handle the speed.
So if you’re using Adderall to stay on top, chiropractic isn’t a luxury. It’s maintenance.
It’s the edge behind your edge.