CONWAY, Ark., April 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conway chiropractor, Dr. Christine Hurley, provides monthly presentations on natural treatments for children at Hurley Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Dr. Hurley says that recent warnings from scientists and doctors about drug therapies in children have many parents seeking out alternative treatments. She and her fellow chiropractors at the center regularly treat children suffering from recurrent ear infections and the symptoms of ADHD, as well as infants with colic and children who suffer back pain from personal injuries. They use a combination of spinal adjustments, acupuncture and nutritional counseling, and parents are reporting success with these treatments.
Dr. Hurley says chiropractic care has helped many children overcome personal injuries and common childhood ailments. "Keeping a child's spine aligned helps his or her nervous system work to heal infections and injuries naturally. This helps children who need rehabilitation from playground injuries, back pain, and other growing pains. We also successfully treat children who suffer ear infections over and over again, and children who struggle with ADHD. We use very precise, gentle, comfortable adjustments and other natural therapies, and the kids and their parents are very pleased with the results."
Dr. Hurley says that the medical community has struggled with treating ear infections in children lately. Recent studies question the ability of traditional antibiotic treatments to resolve them permanently. She explains that overuse of antibiotics has decreased their effectiveness. In Dr. Hurley's office, ear infection treatments include spinal adjustments designed to help the middle ear drain on its own so that fluid and infection do not build up. She says that at least 80 percent of her ear infection patients experienced a dramatic decrease in recurring ear infections over the six months following initial treatment.
Worries over drug therapies for children with ADHD are also driving many parents to bring their children to see Dr. Hurley. According to Dr. Hurley, drugs like Ritalin can adversely affect brain development in children. While she says that there is no known cure for ADHD, cranial and spinal adjustments can help calm the overactive nervous system to naturally reduce symptoms. She also says that children diagnosed with this disorder are calmer and more focused when families work to eliminate toxins from their homes, provide an organic, healthy diet, and make sure children get enough exercise.
Dr. Hurley says that spinal care in children can resolve many health problems beyond just back pain and recovery from personal injuries, and that parents looking for natural, drug-free solutions for their children have options. "We invite any parents interested to attend our monthly workshop covering natural ways to overcome pain, infections and ADHD."
Dr. Hurley has been a chiropractor in private practice since 1994. For more information about her monthly class about pediatric care, contact the office or visit the website at http://www.hurleychiropractic.com.