Chiropractic care is widely known as a remedy for issues like back pain, headaches, and sports injuries. But, many people don’t know that a chiropractor can also help relieve the pain associated with ear infections, a common occurrence that affects every five in six children by their third birthday. Below are a couple of ways a child adjustment from a chiropractor, in conjunction with pediatric care, can improve an ear infection.

Relief From Pain

The primary benefit of chiropractic care for ear infections is relieving the pain children experience from the issue. Dealing with a buildup of intra-ear pressure and experiencing a nonstop ache in the afflicted ear can distress children and impact their comfort, mood, and ability to sleep. Chiropractic adjustments—which manipulate the body to align the skeleton—help reduce inflammation in the body, reducing pain. Check with your pediatrician to make sure this option is right for your child.

Support in Healing

When an infection or injury occurs, the immune system sends white blood cells to the site of the damage in an attempt to protect it from further harm. Chiropractic adjustments encourage better spinal alignment, which not only decreases inflammation and the pain associated with it, but it also boosts the immune system by releasing chemical messengers called cytokines. Cytokines tell the immune system to work harder to stave off infection and illness. Improved immune function helps decrease the frequency and shorten the duration of infections, and makes recovery easier.

With less pain and an improvement in immune function, your child will be on their way to recovering from an ear infection after a visit to the chiropractor. Mountain Spring Chiropractic Inc. is here for your family. Dr. Elizabeth Kautz Koch and her team provide patients of all ages in Augusta County, VA, with chiropractic care services designed to treat a variety of issues, including ear infections, back and neck pain, and headaches. Call (540) 943-0022 or visit their website to schedule an appointment today.