Pediatric Otitis Media (OM): Babies and Children
Otitis Media (OM) is a common pediatric illness that most often affects young children. It occurs when the middle ear becomes infected with bacteria.
Symptoms include severe pain, fever, and hearing loss in one or both ears. Otitis media (OM) can be serious and require treatment, but it can usually be resolved with antibiotics.
There is no known cause of Otitis media (OM), but it is believed to be caused by a combination of factors including viral infections, allergic reactions, and environmental exposures.
This is a common childhood illness that can lead to long-term hearing problems in some cases.
Osteopathy for otitis media can help to improve the symptoms by relieving pressure on the ear, restoring balance in the body’s energy system, and improving circulation.
Osteopathy is a manual therapy that uses the principles of osteoarthritis to treat children and babies. The therapy usually begins with a physical examination to determine the cause of the pain, followed by treatment to release the trapped energy and restore function.
Many conditions can be treated with osteopathy, including: muscle tightness or weakness, poor posture, carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma, and food allergies.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a form of manual therapy that uses the principles of osteoarthritis to treat children and babies. OMT can be used for pain relief, decreasing muscle spasms and improving function.