subject: Drugs Are No Longer Recommended For Ear Infections [print this page] Otitis media, more commonly known as ear infections, are known to effect 75% of children during childhood. The infection itself can be attributed to bacteria or virii, and usually become known by the time a child turns one. It is a common myth that an ear infection is secondary to another illness like the common cold.
Commonly, infections of the ear are treated with drugs, but chiropractic care has been shown to be extremely effective in resolving all symptoms, without any side effects. Studies have shown that misalignment in the spine can lead to dysfunction of the nervous system and lower the resistance to area of the head and neck. The chiropractic treatment involves identifying the defect in the spinal alignment directly related to the ear. This is followed by correcting the condition to treat the problem. Chiropractic aims at treating the main cause of the problem rather than simply relieving the symptoms.
In this form of medicine the main reason for recurrent ear infection is seen to be closely related to the birth process. The cervical vertebra is often misaligned during the birth process, and when this happens the Eustachian tube can be effected. This may result in accumulation of fluid in the middle part of the ear, leading to otitis media.
Even if antibiotics are effective in relieving the symptoms and temporarily treating the problem, it cannot prevent the infection from occurring again. Studies have shown that chiropractic adjustments promote drainage of the ear, thus preventing accumulation of fluid in the ear. This further leads to the body forming its own defense mechanism in the form of antibodies to counter ear infections in the future. This results in quick recovery, preventing recurrent infections.
The chiropractic treatment for ear infection primarily depends on the extent of the problem. It involves making adjustments to the upper cervical of the body of children suffering from otitis media. The main focus is on the occiput, that is, back portion of the skull and the first vertebra located in the neck. This promotes drainage of the middle ear. The therapy allows the child to go through the entire infection, draining off the fluid when it gets formed. When the cycle gets completed, the body heals itself, thus fighting off the infection on its own. This is done in case of chronic ear infection. In cases with acute ear infection, similar treatment is used; however, the adjustments are made daily, for a number of days till the problem is resolved.
The treatment is followed by care to be taken to prevent ear infection in future. This may include regular cleansing of the ear. There is no side effect of the treatment. Chiropractors recommend keeping the spine healthy through regular exercise and healthy diet, to promote the immune system of the body, thus preventing the ear infection from occurring again.
