I love crayons. I love the bright colors, the smell when you open a new box. The feel of the crayons on the paper. A new box of Crayola Crayons brings back good memories. It allows you to think outside the box. Color choices are yours. There are no rules. You're free to create.

Chiropractic is like that. Thinking outside the box. When a cold starts to come on the first thing many folks think is how quickly can I get to the store to get cold meds. 

What we need to think FIRST is how quickly can I get to my chiropractor! Take ear infections in children for example:

Middle Ear Infection ( From Chiroweb)

When a child with earache is diagnosed with middle ear infection by the pediatrician, the usual treatment involves a course of antibiotics.  Why then do some of these children continue to have ear problems? The cause of the child's middle ear infection may not be due to bacteria, and since antibiotics are only effective against bacterial pathogens, then frequently there will be no response. Since numerous cases of middle ear infection can be caused by a virus, and viruses do not respond to antibiotics, this may be the reason why children develop chronic ear infections.

Also, not all bacteria will succumb to antibiotics, so several different formulations may have to be tried.

The chiropractor's task is to ascertain if the reason for the body's inability to combat the infection is caused by irritation of the small nerves in the spine (called free nerve endings). When these nerve endings are irritated, an abnormal tension is produced in the small muscles of the neck. This muscle tension can place pressure on the lymphatic drainage ducts resulting in inadequate drainage from inside the ear, thus preventing the body from being able to naturally correct the problem.

Chiropractic management of the patient with earache involves a detailed and thorough evaluation, usually followed by a short course of spinal adjustments and manipulation of the neck muscles to help restore normal lymph drainage. The chiropractor is the doctor most experienced in identifying these spinal problems and in correcting them, usually with a very light finger-tip adjustment. Treatment is usually short and the resolution is frequently swift. Patients who, at the time of examination, are on antibiotics probably don't have a high risk for serious complicating infections. Those patients who are not on antibiotics may need to be watched more closely and alternative treatments considered if no short-term response to spinal adjusting is apparent.

When your child has an ear infection give us a call to schedule an appointment. Dr. Mike will take good care of your child..... and me... I'll be ready with a fresh coloring book and crayons.

The program April enrolled in is Smart Start Soccer. Its central focus is on developing skills. They learn how to trap, pass, dribble and work as a team. There are no games, no pressure, just a relaxing atmosphere to learn about the game of soccer with their friends. It is a very impressive building block for 4-5 year olds as an introduction to soccer. It is sponsored through our local parks and recreation department.

If you would like to schedule an appointment for your young athlete give us a call at the office. 859-271-LIFE (5433) Just ask for the soccer memaw. Now go out and PLAY!

Carol