Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, can be a challenging issue for both children and parents. It’s common for parents to seek various solutions to help their children stop bedwetting.
While many focus on medical or behavioral approaches, some families have turned to a form of chiropractic care as a complementary and/or primary option. But how exactly can Structural Chiropractic care help with bedwetting?
What Is Bedwetting?
Bedwetting refers to the involuntary release of urine during sleep, usually after the age when most children have achieved nighttime bladder control. This can be a source of stress and frustration for both children and their families.
How Structural Chiropractic Care May Help
Structural Chiropractic care primarily focuses on structural correction of the spine and nervous system.
In contrast to Traditional Chiropractic, which primarily focuses on pain relief through spinal manipulation and other methods, Structural Chiropractors focus on objectively analyzing the structure of the spine, looking for structural shifts of the spine (called subluxations), which can interfere with how the nervous system controls various body functions, including bladder control.
Several research studies and case reports have shown that structural adjustments of the spine may help with bedwetting by addressing these structural shifts and spinal abnormalities.
Here are a few key points from the research:
- Improving Nervous System Function: Chiropractic adjustments aim to improve communication between the brain and the bladder by removing misalignments in the spine. This can help the nervous system function more efficiently, leading to better bladder control at night.
- Supporting Muscle Control: By correcting spinal misalignments, chiropractic care may also help improve the function of muscles involved in bladder control. Some studies suggest that this can lead to a decrease in the frequency of bedwetting episodes.
- Case Studies Show Positive Outcomes:
- In one case, a child’s bedwetting decreased significantly after six months of regular chiropractic care, with complete cessation after one year.
- Another report discussed improvements in bedwetting symptoms in a 6-year-old with autism, showing that chiropractic adjustments helped manage both the child’s behavioral challenges and bedwetting.
- In our own clinic, we have had several patients resolve bed-wetting, and maintained resolution well beyond their initial phase of care (IPC).
- Whole-Body Approach: Structural Chiropractic care takes a holistic view of health. For children, it is not just about addressing bedwetting but about improving overall well-being. The goal is to restore balance to the body, which may positively impact other areas of health, including sleep quality, immune function, and digestion.
What Should Parents Know?
While Structural Chiropractic care isn’t a GUARANTEED solution for bedwetting, it offers a non-invasive, drug-free option that could help, particularly when traditional methods haven’t provided relief.
Final Thoughts
Bedwetting can be stressful, but options like Structural Chiropractic care provide a different avenue for parents to explore.
By improving structural health of the spine, you are supporting the nervous system, which may help some children achieve better nighttime bladder control.
If your child struggles with bedwetting and you’re looking for natural, supportive options, Structural Chiropractic care may be worth considering.
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