Having been in chiropractic for a little while, I have seen a wide variety of clients with their health problems. The one subject which surprises many adult clients is that we can and do adjust babies. Many people do not know chiropractic for newborns exists and if they do, they think it does not apply to them as they do not suffer from ‘back pain’.Luckily, I’ve had the chance to see quite a few ladies throughout their pregnancies and then postnatally. Many of them brought their children in for a check and what I found by adjusting their nervous system is only positive!As chiropractors we will not advertise that we help with ear infections, sinus infections and the like – which are all very common occurrences in babies. Yet many parents report that since their kids have been under chiropractic care, they no longer suffer from ear infections. But why is this?While doing research, I found an article by Dr. Sears, a renowned paediatrician, which encourages chiropractic care to avoid the onset of ear infections. He claims it works because misalignment of the spine and neck can create tension to the neck muscles and the Eustachian tubes. The Eustachian tubes drain the lymphatic fluid and if there is tension, this increases the risk of infection. With a chiropractic adjustment, not only is tension reduced, but normal physiology is also restored.There was another article in Pathways to Family Wellness magazine, entitled “Chiropractic and Ear Infections: What we offer makes a Difference”, which states, “the purpose of chiropractic care is not to treat conditions or diseases; much rather, it is the restoration of normal body function.“Chiropractors work with the nervous system and via their adjustments they reduce the stress and interferences in it, hence augmenting overall body function. All systems of the body (glandular, immune, cardiovascular, muscular, digestive, eliminatory, hormonal, respiratory) depend on an optimal functioning nervous system. With Chiropractic, we focus on improving your nervous system thereby enhancing all the body’s systems.”We as chiropractors promote the natural healing of the body, and the adjustments allow the body to regain its natural state of health – we do not suppress or mask symptoms. Treating an ear infection with antibiotics can cause an overload to the body as it affects all the systems, which is often related to the susceptibility of repeated infections.Chiropractic is not the way for everyone, but it definitely is one of the better natural options on spectrum to good health, and a positive step on the pathway to better wellbeing.This article was written by Dr. Michael Lezuo - @drmichaelchiro.http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Holistic-Healthcare/holistic-care-of-middle-ear-problems-in-children.html