Ear
infections account for more visits to a medical practitioner's office
than any other illness or condition. About 50% of all children will
have their first ear infection before their first birthday, while
two-thirds will have had one or more by the age of three.
Ear
infections can be either bacterial or viral in nature. Fever, cold or
other upper respiratory symptoms may also be present along with ear
pain. Although antibiotics are frequently prescribed, if the
infection is viral, these are of no use at all.
Unfortunately
for some children ear infections keep reoccurring, bringing yet
another round of antibiotics, which encourages the growth of
antibiotic-resistant bacteria. At some point in this cycle, ear tube
surgery may be recommended.
Many
parents have found that the number and frequency of ear infections in
their children decreased following chiropractic adjustments. And
although chiropractors don’t treat ear infections, many young
patients experience increased immunity that helps their bodies fight
all types of infection.
In
one study, 80% of the children who received chiropractic adjustments
were ear infection-free for at least six months following their first
visit. They
also received maintenance adjustments every four to six weeks.
Chiropractic
adjustments correct misalignments in the spine that can irritate
nerves and interfere with the body’s ability to function properly.
These misalignments can occur as the result of a fall, an injury, or
even the birth process because of the amount of force that’s
exerted on an infant’s neck and spine.
By
adjusting your child’s neck with gentle, low force pressure the
misalignment can be corrected and normal function can return. Your
child’s body is then able to heal on its own, without drugs and
surgery.
If
you have a child who experiences frequent ear infections, please call
our practice so that we may arrange a spinal examination for your
child – so that maybe everyone can get a better night’s sleep!
www.carechirotn.com / 931-647-7677