How Chiropractic Care Can Help with Ear Infections: Joshua & Hailey's Stories
If you’ve ever felt helpless watching your child suffer through yet another ear infection, you’re not alone. Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents bring their kiddos to the pediatrician—and often one of the most frustrating recurring health issues to deal with. Antibiotics, tubes, and "just wait it out" are often the go-to approaches. But what if we told you there is a different way to address ear infections that looks at the root cause instead of just managing symptoms?
At Edified Chiropractic, we’ve seen firsthand how neurologically-based chiropractic care can make a dramatic difference in the lives of children struggling with chronic ear infections. Hailey and Joshua are perfect examples of how healing can happen from the inside out WITHOUT the need for any additional interventions. If root cause solutions are what you’re after, this post is for you!
Hailey’s Story: From Monthly Ear Infections to Zero 🦻
After starting kindergarten, Hailey experienced four ear infections between August and December. Her mom was exhausted, frustrated, and running out of cotton balls to stuff into Hailey’s ears. That’s when they met us at a local farmers market.
After starting neurologically-based chiropractic care, everything changed.
Not only did Hailey finish the rest of her kindergarten year without a single ear infection—but even during the following summer, when she and her family went on vacation and returned with an ear infection brewing, her nervous system responded much faster than it had before. After just a couple of adjustments, she was back to her happy, thriving self—acting as if the infection had never happened.
Her mom couldn’t believe the change. No more middle-of-the-night crying, no more cotton balls, and no more feeling helpless. Just a healthier, more resilient kiddo.
Joshua's Story: Canceling the Tubes Appointment
When Joshua started care in our office, he was in the middle of battling a severe ear infection. His mom had already scheduled a surgical appointment to get tubes placed in his ears—a common procedure meant to help drain fluid and prevent future infections.
But before going through with surgery, she wanted to see if chiropractic care could help. We had a short window of time to build momentum—just three weeks before the scheduled appointment. The pressure was on! #PunIntended
Joshua started receiving consistent, gentle adjustments focused on calming his nervous system and improving function. Week by week, we saw his body respond. The drainage improved. The pressure reduced. His overall demeanor changed, and he became a much more comfortable and happier baby.
By the time the tubes appointment date rolled around, Joshua’s ear infection was completely gone. His mom canceled the surgery.
At his follow-up hearing test, he passed with flying colors.
His ENT may have been skeptical of chiropractic, but there was no denying the results. His body had done what it was designed to do: heal.
So, How Does Chiropractic Help with Ear Infections?
To understand how chiropractic care helps, you have to first understand the role of the nervous system.
The brain and spinal cord control every function in the body—including the immune and lymphatic systems responsible for drainage, inflammation, and healing.
When the spine is misaligned (especially in the upper neck area), it can interfere with the flow of information between the brain and body. This stress on the nervous system can lead to:
Poor drainage from the middle ear
Increased inflammation
Lowered immune response
Gentle, specific adjustments help remove that stress, allowing the body to regulate and heal more effectively. Our approach isn’t about "treating" the ear infection—it’s about restoring function so the body can handle it naturally.
We also use neurologic scans in our office to assess how the nervous system is functioning. This gives us a clear roadmap of where stress exists and how the body is adapting to care.
What If Ear Infections Aren't "Just a Phase"?
Parents are often told, "they’ll grow out of it." But recurring ear infections are more than just an inconvenience—they're a sign of nervous system stress and imbalance. Ignoring the root cause means your child might continue to struggle with:
Speech delays
Hearing loss
Behavioral issues
Antibiotic resistance
The earlier we can assess and support your child’s nervous system, the better their outcomes.
Joshua and Hailey are proof that there’s another way.
Ready to Get to the Root Cause?
Ear infections may be common—but they’re not something your child has to just “grow out of.”
If your child is struggling with recurring ear infections, let’s talk! We’d love to meet your family and learn how we can best support you. Our care starts with non-invasive nervous system scans to see how your child is adapting to the stress in their world. From there, we build a plan tailored specifically to them.
You don’t have to walk this road alone—and you definitely don’t have to settle for another round of antibiotics, tubes, or another sleepless night.
Because when the nervous system is supported, healing happens.
📞 Call us at: 480-903-8008
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Disclaimer: Chiropractic care is not a treatment for ear infections, nor do we make guarantees. It is a supportive, neurologically-based approach focused on improving function.
