Ear infections are a common part of life, but especially for toddlers and babies under 3 years old. Infection occurs when the eustachian tubes, which are smaller in children than in adults, get blocked or swollen, or when fluid builds up in the tube. Repeat ear infections often lead to Ear Tube Surgery, which is when a small hole is made in the eardrum and a tube is inserted, allowing the built-up fluid to drain. However, ear infections can still occur even after this surgery, leading to more pain and frustration. Fortunately, chiropractic care is a natural solution that fixes the problem at the root cause without invasive surgery! In fact, most kids see results after only a couple of visits.
Causes and Symptoms of Ear Infections
Ear infections are typically caused by viruses or bacteria, but they can also be caused by allergies, changes in air pressure, excess mucus, smoking and other irritants. When you have an ear infection, the symptoms can worsen quickly. Symptoms include:
- Pain, soreness, stinging and redness
- Pain that worsens when you lie down
- Fluid draining from the ear
- Fever and headache
- Trouble hearing or paying attention
- Loss of balance
- Change in mood
How Chiropractic Can Help
Many medical doctors prescribe antibiotics to help clear up the infection, which can lead to a number of side effects. However, a chiropractor can help an ear infection clear up without the need for medication.
When treating ear infections, Dr. Todd focuses on the back of the skull and the first vertebrae (the “top bone”) in the neck. A gentle adjustment to the top bone of the neck will help the fluid in the ears to drain and the infection to heal quicker.
Regular adjustments also reduce restrictions of the spine and reduce inflammation in the body. This can help improve the function of the nervous and joint system. When the body is in proper alignment as a result of chiropractic adjustments, many of its systems function better, including the immune system.
Contact us today!
Chiropractic care utilizes a whole-body approach to healing that employs non-invasive techniques to restore your quality of life. These techniques, including chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic exercises, spinal decompression, and cold laser therapy, can often eliminate the need for invasive surgery and addictive pain medication. Our goal at Stow Family Chiropractic is to relieve pain naturally and restore your body’s ability to heal. To schedule an appointment, call us at 978-897-1770.