Many pediatricians don’t consider bedwetting a problem until a child is 7 years old, but most kids are capable of staying dry all night long much earlier than that. In fact, potty training experts, doctors, and parents alike have found that the earlier a child is “night trained,” the less likely he or she is to have nighttime accidents later in life.
Whether your child is younger than 7 or well beyond that age, bedwetting is no fun for anyone involved. Children can struggle with self-esteem issues due to night wetting, and parents can struggle with the frustration of not knowing how to help their child. The medical term for bedwetting, nocturnal enuresis, includes both children who have wet the bed since birth and those who have gained bladder control and then seemingly lose it again at nighttime.
Your Spine and Urinary System
The lumbar spine contains the nerves that control the entire excretory system, or the part of the body that gets rid of wastes. The urinary system is a part of that, and it includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. When bedwetting occurs in a child or adult who should be able to control their bladder at night, it’s because there is some sort of miscommunication between the brain and the urinary system. This miscommunication is likely due to nerve interference in the lumbar spine and is most likely caused by a vertebral subluxation.
When Lithia Springs chiropractor Dr. Bolar adjusts a practice member, he utilizes both the pre-adjustment scan and his own hands to determine where a spinal misalignment is. He then adjusts gently and specifically to correct the misalignment and restore proper function to the entire body. Since most people suffering from bedwetting have subluxations, oftentimes their first adjustment will bring about incredible improvement or even complete resolution of bedwetting.
Case Studies of Bedwetting Resolution through Chiropractic
One case study saw a 9-year-old boy achieve complete resolution of bedwetting after chiropractic care and minor dietary modifications. Another case study looked at an 11-year-old boy who suffered from both nocturnal enuresis and attention problems. After receiving chiropractic adjustments across his entire spine and pelvis, both he and his mom reported decreased episodes of bedwetting and an improvement in his attention issues.
At Vital Life Chiropractic in Lithia Springs, Dr. Ronnie has already helped one young boy improve his struggle with bedwetting. An 11-year-old boy was wetting the bed at night 1-2 times per week. Dr. Ronnie took x-rays and discovered an abnormal curve in his lumbar spine, which he believes to be contributing to his bedwetting. The boy has only been under chiropractic care for three weeks, and he has already had one entire week with no incidents!
If you want to learn more about Lithia Springs chiropractic or what Dr. Ronnie and Vital Life Chiropractic can do for you, give us a call and set up a consultation today!
Sources
Alcantara, J., Weisberg, J.E. “Resolution of Nocturnal Enuresis and Vertebral Subluxation in a Pediatric Patient Undergoing Chiropractic Care: A Case Report & Review of the Literature.” Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, 2010 Sept: 143-149. https://livingvitallife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Resolution-of-Nocturnal-Enuresis-and-Vertebral-Subluxation-in-a-Pediatric-Patient-Undergoing-Chiropractic-Care.pdf.
Rodnick, A., Rodnick, P. “Resolution of Childhood Nocturnal Enuresis Following Subluxation-Based Chiropractic Care: A Retrospective Case Report.” Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, 2010 Oct: 159-162. https://livingvitallife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Resolution-of-Childhood-Nocturnal-Enuresis-Following-Subluxation-Based-Chiropractic-Care.pdf.