Ear Infections: Chiropractic Can Help

Learn why Dr. Chris Reid, your Springfield Chiropractor, recommends Chiropractic care for ear infections.

Antibiotic therapy
This may be effective for acute bacterial infections, but many cases are viral, for which antibiotics are useless.

Tubes in the ears
Surgical implantation of the artificial drainage tubes requires the administration of a risky anesthesia and then, they often come out!

A more thoughtful approach to Ear Infections

Nerve Compromise
It surprises many to learn that some of the nerves that control, regulate and monitor the ear begin in the brain stem, continue down the spinal cord and exit out from between the bones of the spinal column.

Changes to the function of the bones in the upper neck can compromise the quality of the nerve signals to and from the brain. Obviously, this can affect the ability of any organ or tissue, in this case your child's ear, to "defend itself" from infection.

Impaired Drainage
As a result of poor dietary habits (dairy, soy, and sugar consumption)? Nerve compromise is often accompanied by abnormal tension to the muscles that support the spine. Besides "protecting" the spine from further compromise, these muscle spasms can exert pressure on nearby lymphatic drainage ducts. This prevents natural drainage, further compounding the problem.

What We Do

Our approach is simple. We look specifically for distortions in the upper spine. If nerve tension is detected, we gently reduce it with safe and natural chiropractic adjustments. This helps restore nervous system integrity. For a child or infant, this usually requires little more than a light touch with our fingertip at just the right place and direction. Parents and patients love our approach. We explain everything in advance. Our adjusting approach is safe and results are achieved naturally.

Find Out More
Contact us to learn more about how Dr. Chris Reid, your Springfield Chiropractor, may be able to help with ear infections.