Gentle care for recurring ear infections

Ear infections (otitis media) are one of the most common reasons young children see a doctor, especially children age three and under. A high fever, trouble hearing, fluid draining from the ear and ear pain are all signs. If your child has them, start with a visit to your child’s doctor.

When infections keep coming back

Antibiotics are the usual treatment, and they can help when bacteria are the cause. They do nothing for viruses, though, and repeated rounds can lead to bacteria that no longer respond to them. The American Chiropractic Association notes that for many children, antibiotics are not much more effective than the body’s own immune system.

So when ear infections keep returning, many parents start looking for another way to help.

How chiropractic care can help

Chiropractic care supports your child’s body in doing what it does best: healing. Gentle adjustments help the body work the way it is meant to, which is why many families add chiropractic care when infections keep coming back.

Safe and gentle for kids

Chiropractic care is not just for grown-ups. I am trained to adapt every adjustment to a child’s still-growing body, and the touch is gentle. I always want you to keep your child’s doctor in the loop, and I am happy to talk through any questions you have.

Source: Chiropractic Approach to Ear Infections, American Chiropractic Association.

This article is general information, not medical advice. For your own situation, talk with your doctor or call the office.