An ear infection is a serious matter for young children. As a parent, you feel helpless when you see your child crying and rubbing their ears. There appears to be nothing you can do, so you call your pediatrician for an appointment to find relief through antibiotics. Although ear infections are common among children, they are not to be taken lightly. Have you thought of calling your family chiropractor for advice and help?

Consider the following methods of treatment for ear infections:

Antibiotic therapy  -- Your pediatrician will generally recommend treatment consisting of a round of antibiotics. Unfortunately, these are not always effective as ear infections may be viral in nature.

Ear tubes -- Surgical implantation of tubes in the ear drum to relieve the pressure of the fluid build-up. As with any surgery, there are risks involved. Please be sure your pediatrician explains these to you thoroughly.

Chiropractic care -- Impaired nerve function may cause abnormal tension in drainage areas surrounding the ear. Chiropractic adjustments reduce nerve disturbances that may make the ears prone to infection. The human body is made with the ability to heal itself. When that ability is impaired, it means something else is going on. A family chiropractor will start by making sure there is no acting interference in the nervous system.

Before making a final decision about the type of treatment for your child, visit a family chiropractor for their opinion. They will look specifically for distortions in the upper neck. If nerve tension is detected, it can be reduced with an adjustment--a gentle touch at the right place and direction.

A family chiropractor can help make your child’s life more enjoyable. Contact our family chiropractors at McKim Chiropractic for more information about childhood ear infections and to schedule a consultation. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the families of Nampa, ID achieve health wholeness.