A key cause of poor fluid drainage from the middle ear is dysfunction (subluxation) of the upper cervical spine. Nerves from the upper cervical spine control the function of a muscle called ‘tensor veli palatini’ which has an important impact on the eustachian tube and its ability to drain fluid from the middle ear. Upper cervical spine dysfunction (subluxation) affects the nerves leaving the upper cervical spine resulting in fluid accumulation in the middle ear. The fluid which builds up in the middle ear is then ripe for infection to develop.

We use a wholistic approach. It is important to look at allergies and to provide nutritional support to improve immune function and regulate inflammation. Also use of acidophilus and bifidobacterium cultures aids normalization of the intestinal tract environment which has been damaged as a result of antibiotic use.