The Best Sleeping Position for Ear Infections In Kids
How you sleep matters when you have ear infections in kids. Our La Cañada Flintridge chiropractors walk through the positions that help — and the ones to avoi
If your ear infections in kids is worst in the morning, your sleep setup is a huge part of the story. You spend a third of your life in bed — the position you're in matters more than any single stretch.
Recurrent ear infections in kids are often linked to poor drainage of the middle ear, which chiropractic care can support by improving upper cervical and jaw mechanics.
The Best Positions for Ear Infections In Kids
Side sleeping with support: For most spine-related pain, side sleeping with a pillow between the knees keeps the pelvis level and takes pressure off the low back and hips. Add a small pillow hugged to your chest to keep the upper body neutral.
Back sleeping with knees supported: Also excellent — a pillow under the knees lets the low back settle into a neutral curve. A relatively flat pillow under the head keeps the neck aligned.
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