"Chiropractic mobilizes drainage of the ear in children, and if they can continue to drain without a
buildup of fluid and subsequent infection, they build up their own antibodies and recover more
quickly," explains Dr. Fallon. She'd like to see her pilot study used as a basis for larger-scale trials
of chiropractic as a therapeutic modality for otitis media.
Dr. Fallon uses primarily upper-cervical manipulation on children with otitis media, focusing
particularly on the occiput, or back of the skull, and atlas, or the first vertebra in the neck. "Adjusting
the occiput, in particular, will get the middle ear to drain. Depending on how chronic it's been and
on where they are in their cycle of antibiotics, children generally need to get through one bout of
fluid and fight it off themselves." That means, for the average child, between six and eight
treatments. If a child's case is acute, Dr. Fallon will check the ear every day, using a tympanogram
to measure the ear and track the movement of the eardrum to make sure that it's draining. "I'll do
adjustments every day or every other day for a couple of days if they're acute, and then decrease
frequency over time."
Dr. Fallon, whose research garnered her the acclaim of childbearing magazines like Parenting
and Baby Talk, often sees great success when she treats a child for otitis media. "Once they fight it
themselves, my kids tend to do very well and stay away from ear infections completely. Unless
there are environmental factors like smoking in the house, an abnormally shaped Eustachian tube,
or something like that, they do very well," she says.
"I have two large pediatric groups that refer to me on a regular basis. In the winter, when otitis is
most prevalent, I see five or six new children each week from each group," says Dr. Fallon. "It's safe
and effective and something that parents should try, certainly before inserting tubes in their
children's ears."
Chiropractic Care Can Help...
Talk to Dr. Talleree Loebig about your child's ear infections. As a certified Pediatric Chiropractic
specialist, she is licensed and trained to diagnose and treat children of all ages from new born
babies through adolescence and early adulthood employing an appropriately gentler type of
treatment for children.
buildup of fluid and subsequent infection, they build up their own antibodies and recover more
quickly," explains Dr. Fallon. She'd like to see her pilot study used as a basis for larger-scale trials
of chiropractic as a therapeutic modality for otitis media.
Dr. Fallon uses primarily upper-cervical manipulation on children with otitis media, focusing
particularly on the occiput, or back of the skull, and atlas, or the first vertebra in the neck. "Adjusting
the occiput, in particular, will get the middle ear to drain. Depending on how chronic it's been and
on where they are in their cycle of antibiotics, children generally need to get through one bout of
fluid and fight it off themselves." That means, for the average child, between six and eight
treatments. If a child's case is acute, Dr. Fallon will check the ear every day, using a tympanogram
to measure the ear and track the movement of the eardrum to make sure that it's draining. "I'll do
adjustments every day or every other day for a couple of days if they're acute, and then decrease
frequency over time."
Dr. Fallon, whose research garnered her the acclaim of childbearing magazines like Parenting
and Baby Talk, often sees great success when she treats a child for otitis media. "Once they fight it
themselves, my kids tend to do very well and stay away from ear infections completely. Unless
there are environmental factors like smoking in the house, an abnormally shaped Eustachian tube,
or something like that, they do very well," she says.
"I have two large pediatric groups that refer to me on a regular basis. In the winter, when otitis is
most prevalent, I see five or six new children each week from each group," says Dr. Fallon. "It's safe
and effective and something that parents should try, certainly before inserting tubes in their
children's ears."
Chiropractic Care Can Help...
Talk to Dr. Talleree Loebig about your child's ear infections. As a certified Pediatric Chiropractic
specialist, she is licensed and trained to diagnose and treat children of all ages from new born
babies through adolescence and early adulthood employing an appropriately gentler type of
treatment for children.
It is never too early for children to start with chiropractic care.
In fact, the earlier the better. Chiropractic is highly effective in
treating a number pediatric aliments including chronic ear
infections, allergies, scoliosis, and even learning disabilities.
In fact, the earlier the better. Chiropractic is highly effective in
treating a number pediatric aliments including chronic ear
infections, allergies, scoliosis, and even learning disabilities.
Chiropractic Approach to Ear Infections - What You Should Know
Ear problems can be excruciatingly painful, especially in children. With 10 million new cases every
year, ear infections (otitis media) are the most common illness affecting babies and young children
and the number one reason for visits to the pediatrician—accounting for more than 35 percent of all
pediatric visits.
Almost half of all children will have at least one middle ear infection before they're a year old, and
two-thirds of them will have had at least one such infection by age 3. The symptoms can include
ear pain, fever, and irritability. Otitis media can be either bacterial or viral in origin, and frequently
results from another illness such as a cold. For many children, it can become a chronic problem,
requiring treatment year after year, and putting the child at risk of permanent hearing damage and
associated speech and developmental problems.
Standard treatment for most cases of otitis media is with antibiotics, which can be effective if the
culprit is bacterial (antibiotics, of course, do nothing to fight off viruses). But, according to many
research studies, antibiotics are often not much more effective than the body's own immune
system. And repeated doses of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria that scoff at the
drugs, while leaving the child screaming in pain.
Ear problems can be excruciatingly painful, especially in children. With 10 million new cases every
year, ear infections (otitis media) are the most common illness affecting babies and young children
and the number one reason for visits to the pediatrician—accounting for more than 35 percent of all
pediatric visits.
Almost half of all children will have at least one middle ear infection before they're a year old, and
two-thirds of them will have had at least one such infection by age 3. The symptoms can include
ear pain, fever, and irritability. Otitis media can be either bacterial or viral in origin, and frequently
results from another illness such as a cold. For many children, it can become a chronic problem,
requiring treatment year after year, and putting the child at risk of permanent hearing damage and
associated speech and developmental problems.
Standard treatment for most cases of otitis media is with antibiotics, which can be effective if the
culprit is bacterial (antibiotics, of course, do nothing to fight off viruses). But, according to many
research studies, antibiotics are often not much more effective than the body's own immune
system. And repeated doses of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria that scoff at the
drugs, while leaving the child screaming in pain.
Frequent ear infections are also the second most common
reason for surgery in children under 2 (with circumcision
being the first). In severe cases—for example, when fluids
from an ear infection haven't cleared from the ear after
several months, and hearing is affected—specialists
sometimes prescribe myringotomy and tympanostomy,
more commonly known as "ear tubes."
reason for surgery in children under 2 (with circumcision
being the first). In severe cases—for example, when fluids
from an ear infection haven't cleared from the ear after
several months, and hearing is affected—specialists
sometimes prescribe myringotomy and tympanostomy,
more commonly known as "ear tubes."
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If you have children that suffer from ear infections or allergies - call and make an appointment
with Dr. Talleree Loebig, certified Pediatric Chiropractic specialist, because there is no need for
your child to suffer through the pain of recurring ear infections; no need for your child to be subjected
to a steady regiment of drugs in an attempt to find relief from allergies.
Dr. Loebig provides safe, drug free relief from chronic ear infections and from childhood allergies.
Make an appointment, bring your child in for an evaluation, talk with her, know the health positive
alternatives available to you and your kids.
with Dr. Talleree Loebig, certified Pediatric Chiropractic specialist, because there is no need for
your child to suffer through the pain of recurring ear infections; no need for your child to be subjected
to a steady regiment of drugs in an attempt to find relief from allergies.
Dr. Loebig provides safe, drug free relief from chronic ear infections and from childhood allergies.
Make an appointment, bring your child in for an evaluation, talk with her, know the health positive
alternatives available to you and your kids.
| Information and appointments: call (703) 757 - 5817 |
| Pediatric Chiropractic The drug free alternative to healthy kids |
| Loebig Chiropractic |
Because you don't have to learn to live with the pain
During the surgical procedure, a small opening is made in
the eardrum to place a tube insideThe tube relieves
pressure in the ear and prevents repeated fluid buildup with
the continuous venting of fresh air. In most cases, the
membrane pushes the tube out after a couple of months
and the hole in the eardrum closes. Although the treatment
is effective, it has to be repeated in some 20 to 30 percent of
cases. And this kind of surgery requires general
anesthesia, never a minor thing in a small child. If the
infection persists even after tube placement and removal,
children sometimes undergo adenoidectomy (surgical
removal of the adenoids)—an option that is effective mostly
through the first year after surgery.
the eardrum to place a tube insideThe tube relieves
pressure in the ear and prevents repeated fluid buildup with
the continuous venting of fresh air. In most cases, the
membrane pushes the tube out after a couple of months
and the hole in the eardrum closes. Although the treatment
is effective, it has to be repeated in some 20 to 30 percent of
cases. And this kind of surgery requires general
anesthesia, never a minor thing in a small child. If the
infection persists even after tube placement and removal,
children sometimes undergo adenoidectomy (surgical
removal of the adenoids)—an option that is effective mostly
through the first year after surgery.
Dr. Talleree Loebig has successfully treated children with a wide range of ailments including colic,
reflux, allergies, ear infections and asthma. She employs a holistic approach to patient care
treating the human body as a complex of biological, neurological, muscular and skeletal systems
that function in synergy.
Dr. Loebig’s protocol produces optimized immune function in the child. This results in natural
disease prevention and self healing through the child’s superior immunological response to
bacterial, viral, and allergen agents. Further, advanced immune function diminishes the need for
pharmaceutical drugs, such as antibiotics, as well as unnecessary invasive procedures.
reflux, allergies, ear infections and asthma. She employs a holistic approach to patient care
treating the human body as a complex of biological, neurological, muscular and skeletal systems
that function in synergy.
Dr. Loebig’s protocol produces optimized immune function in the child. This results in natural
disease prevention and self healing through the child’s superior immunological response to
bacterial, viral, and allergen agents. Further, advanced immune function diminishes the need for
pharmaceutical drugs, such as antibiotics, as well as unnecessary invasive procedures.
Before yet another round of
"maybe-
they'll-work-and-maybe-they-won't"
antibiotics or the drastic step of
surgery, more parents are
considering chiropractic to help
children with chronic ear infections.
Dr. Joan Fallon, a chiropractor who
practices in Yonkers, New York, has
published research showing that,
after receiving a series of chiropractic
adjustments, nearly 80 percent of the
children treated were free of ear
infections for at least the six-month
period following their initial visits (a
period that also included
maintenance treatments every four to
six weeks).
"maybe-
they'll-work-and-maybe-they-won't"
antibiotics or the drastic step of
surgery, more parents are
considering chiropractic to help
children with chronic ear infections.
Dr. Joan Fallon, a chiropractor who
practices in Yonkers, New York, has
published research showing that,
after receiving a series of chiropractic
adjustments, nearly 80 percent of the
children treated were free of ear
infections for at least the six-month
period following their initial visits (a
period that also included
maintenance treatments every four to
six weeks).
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| "Our infant son had a severe ear infection for which his pediatrician prescribed an antibiotic. Out of concern for the potential side effects of the antibiotic we first asked Glenn to perform an adjustment, which resulted in a rapid improvement to the ear infection. The pediatrician was very pleased at our sons progress during the follow up visit, and was amazed we had not administered the antibiotic." -Carol and John McDonnell |