Ear infections are often a common and frustrating occurence that most parents have to deal with. As the frequency of ear infections increase, parents seek out the safest and quickest ways to treat ear infections, that do not require medication or tube insertions. When it comes to all natural remedies, chiropractic adjustments may be leading the way in curbing childhood ear infections. Understanding the medical science behind ear infections can shed light on why spinal adjustments may be able to help this childhood ailment.
How does an ear infection start?
Generally speaking, an ear infection can present itself as severe tenderness in the ear or side of the head. Depending on its severity, it may be followed with high fevers that persist for days, ringing in the ear, sleep disturbances, and loss of appetite. As the infection and fluid in the middle ear spreads, the symptoms often get worse and can accelerate to:
- Extreme pressure causing debilitating headaches.
- Difficulty hearing or sensitivity to even common sounds
- Loss of balance or persistent dizziness
With these symptoms lasting anywhere from a few days to weeks, having a non-invasive way to help and prevent the onset of ear infections is important.
In a recent pediatric study, the role of chiropractic care in helping ear infections was studied.
When antibiotics were left futile and only altered the child’s attitude and disturbed their sleep patterns, the parents turned to chiropractic care. Upon examination, the one-year-old infant showed signs of spinal misalignment in several areas. After receiving safe, spinal adjustments, twice a week for 6 weeks, the ear infections reduced in severity and the recurrence of ear infections ceased.
Is your child suffering with persistent ear infections? Are you looking for an all natural way to help ear infections? At Corrective Chiropractic, we invite you to schedule a complimentary spinal evaluation for your child. We have a proven track record working with the littlest of patients and are associated with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). Click here to schedule your child’s first appointment.