Parents of children suffering from ear infections are all too familiar with their cry. Tugging at their ears, crying, and trouble sleeping are all signs of an infection in your little one.
Children are more susceptible to ear infections than adults because of their smaller Eustachian tubes and their less effective immune systems. Unfortunately, chronic infections can quickly become a painful, ongoing problem.
Parents have a variety of options at their disposal to help their child. Drops, antibiotics, and ventilation tubes placed by surgical procedure are all commonly used treatments for chronic infections. Chiropractic care is another option available and is rapidly gaining acceptance and popularity for the effective treatment of ear infections.
According to HealthyChild.com, ear pain is the reason for 35% of pediatrician visits, and ear pain is the number two reason a child visits a chiropractor. Children benefit from chiropractic care in several ways that are not available through other, more traditional forms of treatment.
Clearing ear infections is non-invasive
Unlike the surgical procedure of inserting tubes in the child’s ears, chiropractic adjustments provide a non-invasive option. An experienced chiropractor provides gentle adjustments of the child’s neck, spine, and ears. The goal is to open the Eustachian tube and decrease fluid build up that harbors bacteria and causes pain.
It can be done by you at home
We teach our parents a simple technique utilized to both prevent ear infections and help clear them out faster when their child gets one. We also teach you the warning signs of when you should apply the technique. Many of our parents have successfully helped their children. We’ve even taught friends, pastors, and MDs.
It treats the underlying cause
Other options may decrease the symptoms of an infection, but never get to the actual root issue. Chiropractic care strives to return the body to its normal function. This is the main building block concept for chiropractic in general. By re-aligning the spine, the body as a whole can be healthier and more resistant to infection and disease.
If your child is susceptible to ear infections, there are steps you can take to minimize the chances of an occurrence in the first place. Frequent hand washing to prevent the spread of germs and avoiding cigarette smoke are two simple ways to combat ear infections.
Chiropractic continues to show promise in correcting the underlying issues that cause a child’s infections. If you are looking for an option that is pain free, not intimidating to the child, and an alternative to surgery, enlisting the help of a chiropractor is a fantastic option.
So if your child is experiencing chronic ear infections, give us a call. We’re here to help!
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