Common Childhood Issues: How Does Pediatric Chiropractic Care Help Colic & Ear Infections?
Do you have a young child who suffers from consistent ear infections or colic, and you can’t seem to find relief for them? Endless doctor's appointments just not cutting it?
Perhaps it is time to try a holistic approach.
At Restore Chiropractic, we believe that chiropractic care is great for kids. Not only can expert chiropractic care help kids with childhood injuries and help with kids’ healthy growth and development, but it can also help with common pediatric ailments like colic and ear infections by optimizing nervous system function.
Pediatric chiropractic care can help many kids with various childhood problems, so let’s examine how we can help your child with colic and ear infections through our neurologically-focused approach.
Chiropractic Care & Colic
Colic is often characterized by excessive crying, fussiness, and digestive discomfort in otherwise healthy babies. There is no clear cause of colic, though it is often linked to digestive issues like gas.
It can also be caused by nervous system imbalances. The birthing process can be rough on babies’ spines, which can cause subluxations creating interference in the communication between the brain and body.
Gentle chiropractic adjustments can help support a baby’s developing nervous system and improve overall body function, alleviating some of the discomfort they feel and promoting better health by removing this interference.
Relief from Digestive Discomfort
Should your baby suffer from digestive discomfort, chiropractic care can help. Chiropractors can use gentle adjustments to correct subluxations (neurological interference), which can impact the vagal nerve tone.
The vagal vagus nerve plays a role in digestion, and these adjustments can help improve gut motility and reduce gas buildup, providing relief for the baby by enhancing nervous system communication.
Spinal Alignment & Nerve Function
As we mentioned, the birthing process can be tough for babies, so taking them to the chiropractor can help with their spinal alignment and nerve function.
Gentle chiropractic adjustments help ensure proper spine alignment, which supports the nervous system’s ability to regulate digestion and other essential bodily functions. Birth is one of the first major physical traumas (one of the 3 T’s: Thoughts, Traumas, and Toxins) that can affect a child’s nervous system development..
Chiropractic Care & Ear Infections
Babies and children have shorter, more horizontal Eustachian tubes, which can cause more ear infections during the younger years. That’s why ear infections are so common in kids. The fluid becomes trapped and leads to bacterial infections. Chiropractic care for babies can help reduce ear infections in a few ways by addressing the root neurological causes rather than just treating symptoms.
Encourage Proper Drainage
When the baby’s spine is properly aligned and nervous system interference is removed, it can improve the function of the Eustachian tubes, allowing fluid to drain properly and reducing the risk of infection. Gentle chiropractic adjustments with our no-twisting, no-cracking approach can assist with aligning the spine.
Support Immune System Function
Your immune system is controlled by your nervous system, which can be impacted by subluxations in the spine. Chiropractic care enhances nerve communication, helping the immune system fight off infections more effectively by reducing interference between the brain and immune organs.
Reduces the Need for Antibiotics
While many pediatric ear infections can resolve on their own, some may require antibiotics. With chiropractic care, your baby can be less dependent on antibiotics to fight infections by promoting natural healing.
Support Your Child’s Health With Restore Chiropractic
Many books, influencers, and other parents contribute to the mass of information about caring for your child. However, as a parent, you should trust your gut and choose the methods you feel are the best for your child.
That’s why we recommend chiropractic care for children in the Twin Cities. It’s a holistic approach with proven techniques that help support your child’s growth and development by addressing neurological function rather than just treating symptoms.
Restore Chiropractic offers whole-family chiropractic care, so your entire family can benefit from reduced subluxations in the spine and a healthier nervous system that can better adapt to life’s stresses.
Schedule an appointment online today or give us a call at 612-516-3090 for more information.