How Can Chiropractic Care Help With Ear Infections?

Ear infections are an irritating and painful issue that many people deal with every year. They’re very

common in children, and can impact everything from their sleep patterns to their everyday activities.

Ear infections are not contagious, but they can cause colds, and those are definitely contagious. These

infections are very common in the winter weather, mainly because we are more susceptible to catch

these types of things in colder weather.

Chiropractic care can help manage that pain and discomfort, offering a safe, non-invasive alternative to

prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications. These can routinely be give out to patients to

manage the discomfort, but chiropractic focuses on the misalignment of the spine. This boosts your

nervous system, and can help with the inflammation that causes these annoying infections.

Get Relief by Getting to the Root of the Issue

Most ear infections can resolve themselves in a few days. However, it can be difficult to let these run

their course if they’re particularly painful. Most ear infections are viral, meaning antibiotics might not

get to the problem’s core – especially if those antibiotics don’t resolve the discomfort. Chiropractic care

can do more than just offer relief from the pain and lessen inflammation in the ear. It can also improve

your coordination and flexibility, which might be impacted by the infection, as well.

In children, most ear infections are the result of a misaligned spine. There is a bone at the top of the

spine, the atlas bone, which can cause a backup of fluid in the ear’s tubes, causing the infection. Getting

the neck properly aligned will remedy this issue, resolving the current ear infection and potentially

preventing more in the future – as long as that alignment is kept. Your nervous system is a key to

maintaining many of your bodily systems, and a spinal adjustment can ensure that everything is working

properly.

Gaining a Long-Term Solution

Many medications, including antibiotics, can be just a temporary fix for ear infections. When in children

parents want more than just short-term relief, and chiropractic care may be able to offer that without

surgery or other invasive measures. A properly aligned spine can help reduce the number of infections,

which can lead to better long-term health, and allow for more effective bodily function.

Regular adjustments can help with more than just ear infections, helping your nervous and immune

systems fight off other viral issues. Ear infections are different for everybody. Some get them rarely, and

some experience them as a chronic problem. By treating the issue at its core in the nervous system,

you’re giving yourself the best chance for long-term relief from this problem.

There are a number of ways to treat your ear infections, but chiropractic care offers a non-invasive

solution without medication. This type of treatment can also promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce

the things that keep these infections coming back. It’s important to discuss these options with a

professional before treatment, so reach out to Dr. Morgan Sheridan with Foundation Chiropractic today.