This blockage is due to problems of the structural components around the ear and eustachian tube, including the bones of the jaw, skull and neck. The head is made up of many bones that are supposed to move gently in synchronization with one another. The movement of these bones allows for the proper movement of the fluids in the head, including the fluids connecting between the sinuses, eustachian tubes and ears. Many things can change the proper movement of the bones in the head, including falls, recurrent infections, and the trauma of birth, especially if forceps were used for delivery. Since an ear infection contains fluid that accumulates behind the ear drum, gentle movement of the bones of the head to allow drainage of the fluid can prevent and cure such an infection.
Craniosacral work is the gentle movement of the bones of a child s head and sacrum.
Using craniosacral work for treatment and prevention of ear infections is especially helpful. Practitioners who do this work are usually chiropractors who take a special course in cranial work, or osteopathic physicians. Osteopaths are trained exactly like MD s and practice medicine, but are also trained in osteopathic manipulation. Some osteopaths specialize in the field of cranial osteopathy. When you are looking for someone to work with your child, seek a pediatric chiropractor or osteopath who specializes in cranial work.