Chiropractic treatment has a long and successful history in treating ear infections in children and adults. Either as an alternative to antibiotics or in combination with them, your chiropractor can help remove the root causes of recurring ear infections and allow natural healing to take place.
Ear infections in children account for more than 35% of pediatrician visits annually in the U.S.1 Many of these pediatricians are avoiding the use of antibiotics as the first line of defense, instead relying on the child’s healthy immune system to beat this common infection of the inner ear.
This approach may leave parents wondering how to support the natural healing process and help stop the cycle of recurring ear infections. Can a chiropractor help with your child's clogged ears?
Ear infections in children account for more than 35% of pediatrician visits annually in the U.S.1 Many of these pediatricians are avoiding the use of antibiotics as the first line of defense, instead relying on the child’s healthy immune system to beat this common infection of the inner ear.
This approach may leave parents wondering how to support the natural healing process and help stop the cycle of recurring ear infections. Can a chiropractor help with your child's clogged ears?
What Causes An Ear Infection?
When a cold, flu, or allergy attack causes the throat and Eustachian tubes to become inflamed, fluid may build up inside the ear canal. Bacteria can grow in this trapped fluid, causing painful pressure. Children are particularly susceptible, with incidences peaking at around two years of age. However, if they go untreated, recurring ear infections may continue through adolescence and even into adulthood.
A common root cause is a subluxation of the spine, which is typically in the upper neck. This can result from the birthing process or other trauma (including the daily micro traumas most young children experience, such as falling while learning to walk). When nerve control is not functioning optimally within the upper neck, fluid can build up in the Eustachian tubes and within the inner ear.
A common root cause is a subluxation of the spine, which is typically in the upper neck. This can result from the birthing process or other trauma (including the daily micro traumas most young children experience, such as falling while learning to walk). When nerve control is not functioning optimally within the upper neck, fluid can build up in the Eustachian tubes and within the inner ear.
The Warning Signs of an Ear Infection
The symptoms of a developing ear infection may include:
- A fever higher than 100 degrees
- Ear pain, especially when lying down or trying to sleep
- Fluid drainage from the ear
- Impaired hearing
- Irritability, frequent crying, rocking
- Tugging, scratching, or pulling at the ears
- Coordination problems, dizziness, loss of balance
How Effective Is Chiropractic Treatment for Ear Infections?
Research shows that roughly 80% of children whose ear infections were treated by chiropractic methods did not have another ear infection for at least six months afterward.1 This makes chiropractic care one of the most effective treatments.
How Many Chiropractic Visits for Ear Infection Treatment?
Regular follow up care was provided every four to six weeks as part of the study, and this is recommended to prevent future ear infections. Chiropractic adjustments help allow for the normal process of fluid drainage out of the ear, this removes the painful pressure and the recurring cycle of ear pain and antibiotic treatments can finally be stopped.
Restoring Healthy Alignment Allows Natural Healing
Taking a proactive step toward eliminating the root cause of fluid buildup in the ears and boosting the immune system’s ability to fight infection is an empowering alternative to the wait-and-see approach to treatment. Gentle and painless chiropractic adjustments for infants and toddlers can help prevent a long string of doctor visits and many sleepless nights.
If you are looking for a chiropractor for your baby's ear infection or ear infection treatment for yourself, call our office to learn more about the benefits of this safe, drug-free alternative to antibiotics. Helping you and your child feel better faster and staying well longer is music to our ears!
If you are looking for a chiropractor for your baby's ear infection or ear infection treatment for yourself, call our office to learn more about the benefits of this safe, drug-free alternative to antibiotics. Helping you and your child feel better faster and staying well longer is music to our ears!