The answer is YES, as long as the cause is found and addressed
Ear infections can only occur if these 2 things are present: Fluid not draining properly from the ear canal, and a weakened immune system (food allergies included).
They are more common in babies than adults because the ear canal of a baby is more horizontal than that of an adult, and thus they don't drain as easily. And, like anywhere in nature, stagnant fluid is a breeding ground for viruses and microbes!
Also, 80-90% of babies suffer some kind of neck trauma when born, and so they are more prone to problems with their neck and the nervous system in that area.
How can a Pediatric Chiropractor help? A Chiropractic adjustment will do 2 things:
1. By very gently releasing the nerve pressure in the neck, it will improve the nervous system control of all the muscles that sit near the Eustachian tube, allowing better drainage of the ears and sinus cavities. This is like draining a swamp to end a mosquito epidemic!
2. Research is showing quite emphatically that Chiropractic adjustments will boost the function of the immune system.
This in turn helps the ears to drain, and the body's immune system to better fight off the infection that has developed.
Obviously the earlier the child is adjusted as symptoms start, the quicker the response time.
But what if the child's immune system is constantly being weakened by poor nutrition or food allergies?
This needs to be addressed also, otherwise Chiropractic alone can only help decrease the symptoms each time and not permanently stop the ear infections from occurring.
Next time we discuss other safe alternatives to use in conjunction with Chiropractic!
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