Ear Infections or Otitis media is an inner ear infection generally caused from a blockage of the Eustachian tubes. The Eustachian Tube allows equalized pressure on the eardrum and allows fluid to drain away from the inner ear. When the Eustachian tube is blocked, fluid builds up and causes an infection. The transverse process, bones sticking out from the sides of a vertebrae, run next to the Eustachian tubs at C1, the first Cervical vertebrae. When a vertebra is misaligned or subluxated, swollen tissue will result causing the Eustachian tubes to block. By removing the subluxations at C1 and C2 you can reduce the tissue swelling around the Eustachian Tubes and allow the inner ear to drain, clearing the infection within a couple days in many cases.

Chiropractic care works on relieving symptoms and complications associated with ear infections, by relieving pressure off the Eustachian tubes. Evidence shows that Chiropractic care is helpful with 10 days and fewer than 5 adjustments. Let us know if Advanced Health Chiropractic can help you. Contact us if you have any questions by calling 816.453.1198 or emailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SYMPTOMS

• EAR ACHES OR TUGGING AT THE EAR
• EAR AND NASAL DRAINAGE
• FEVER
• POOR SLEEP
• IRRITABILITY AND CRYING
• DECREASED APPETITE
• CHRONIC MUSCLE PAIN OR ACHING