The October 1998 issue of the Ladies Home Journal has an article entitled,” Chiropractic Adjustments for Chronic Ear Infections”  The article reviews several studies showing the effectiveness of chiropractic care for preventing recurring ear infections known as Otitis Media or OM.

According to the article, recurring ear infections account for over 35% of all pediatrician visits in the United States.  Sometimes the ear infections are due to a virus and sometimes from bacteria.  The most common treatment from medical doctors is with antibiotics even though antibiotics are ineffective on viruses.  While the antibiotic may be effective with acute bacterial infections, they do nothing to prevent future ear infections.  Research has shown that repeated use of antibiotics is contributing to future infections by creating drug resistant-infections.  The surgical result has met with little long term results as the “tubes” placed in the ears often come out and usually require a child to be put under general anesthesia to do the surgery.

The article states, “Chiropractic care is thought to prevent recurrent infections by correcting misalignments (called subluxations) and allowing normal fluid drainage from the middle ear.”  The article also noted that 6 months after the chiropractic care was given to the children in the study, 80% had not suffered a recurrence of ear infections.

The article also recommended that: “If your child is between ear infections and his doctor suggests ear-tube surgery, ask if you can try chiropractic treatment first.”  My suggestion is don’t bother asking their permission, it is your child’s health at stake.  You don’t need the pediatrician’s o.k. to see a chiropractor.  Call Paint Creek Chiropractic Center @ 248-601-4540 and make an appointment TODAY!