A mother recently visited our clinic for her regular maintenance adjustment. Her daughter, who is 3, was with her on this visit. The daughter appeared withdrawn and clingy and was not at all well. Upon questioning the mother reported that her child had been sick several times this year and the latest complaint was an ear infection that had been present for 3 weeks. It was not resolving despite 3 courses of anti-biotics. When asked if she minded her daughter being checked, the mother was more than happy to let our Chiropractor do so. The Chiropractor found a severely restricted upper cervical (neck) area with a subluxation (misalignment) between the occiput (skull) and neck. Once adjusted the child appeared more relaxed and was happy to play on her own for the remainder of the mother’s appointment. One week later they returned and the child had significantly improved with near full resolution of the ear infection. The mother was amazed and resolved not to give her child any more anti-biotics – this case highlights that chiropractic is not just about back pain, it is a holistic approach to health care.
Case Study – Child with Earache
