Ear Infections in Children: What Parents Need to Know

If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve been told that ear infections are “normal” in kids. In fact, statistics say that 90% of children will experience at least one ear infection by the age of 2.

The common explanation?

Doctors often point to the angle of a child’s Eustachian tubes. In children, these tubes are more horizontal than in adults, which supposedly allows fluid to sit and cause infections.

But here’s the truth: that explanation is incomplete.

How the Eustachian Tube Really Works

The Eustachian Tube doesn’t drain by gravity like a straw or open pipe. Instead, it works through a process called peristalsis—tiny, wave-like contractions of muscles that push fluid along (similar to how your digestive system moves food, or how you squeeze toothpaste out of a tube).

This movement depends on the nervous system, which sends signals to the specific muscles that control drainage. When those signals are clear, fluid drains normally and infections are less likely to occur.

Where Chiropractic Fits In

So what happens when there’s interference in the nervous system?

👉 Subluxations (misalignments in the spine) can disrupt the communication between the brain and the muscles that control the Eustachian Tube. When those muscles don’t contract properly, fluid doesn’t drain, and infections can keep coming back.

Chiropractic care gently corrects subluxations, restoring proper nervous system communication and helping the body return to full function. For many families, this often means:

• Fewer ear infections

• Better sleep for kids (and parents!)

• A stronger immune system overall

  
  

Ear Infections Are Common—But Not Normal

Just because ear infections are common in children doesn’t mean they should be accepted as “just a part of childhood.”

At Family Chiropractic in Cranberry Township, we help families find natural, drug-free solutions that support the body’s ability to heal. By addressing the root cause—nervous system interference—chiropractic can make a real difference for kids who struggle with recurring ear infections.

Ready to Learn More?

If your child has been battling frequent ear infections, know that there is hope.

Chiropractic care may be the missing piece to help their body function the way it was designed to.

📅 Schedule a consultation today » www.familychiro.com

Because your child’s health is too important to leave up to “wait and see.”