Why Tubes Made Sense—Until Something Else Did

For one experienced parent, navigating recurrent ear infections became a familiar challenge—especially with their first three children. All three ended up needing multiple sets of ear tubes after going through what they described as the “antibiotic merry-go-round.” With each round of antibiotics, the infections seemed to return, creating a frustrating and ongoing cycle.

By the time their fourth child was born, they decided to try something different. They began taking their newborn to a chiropractor from the start, and to their surprise, things changed. That child—and the four who followed—never developed ear infections or needed tubes.

While they still believe that tubes are often a better choice than repeated antibiotics, especially once the cycle begins, they also saw firsthand how proactive chiropractic care appeared to prevent issues before they started