By Emilia Kibbe


Bedwetting can be a common issues throughout one's childhood years, but this is an issue that adults can contend with as well. Even though it can be very embarrassing to struggle with bedwetting, you should know that having this condition doesn't necessarily mean that you lack self-control. More often than not, problems with wetting the bed have a physical source that can usually be resolved with care from a chiropractor.

At first glance, it can be hard for parents to see the relationship between wetting the bed and their child's back. In fact, there might not be any obvious problems with the child's spinal column, and the child may not feel any pain. However, there are specific nerves in the back that play a role in the body's natural urge to urinate.

The bladder is a smooth muscle that has a special, opening and closing valve that is controlled by a specific nerve signal. The nerve that sends this signal is the phrenic nerve and it is located between the third and fifth vertebrae.

There are times when small alignment issues affecting this portion of the spine can cause the nerve to misfire so that it starts sending incorrect messages to the urinary bladder. When you child goes to sleep, the bladder valve might be relaxing as well, when it shouldn't, which could be what is causing bedwetting.

When your child visits with a chiropractic doctor, gentle, manual adjustments can be made to reduce phrenic nerve pressure so that normal reflexes are restored to the bladder. Bear in mind that you want to make sure to choose a chiropractor who has plenty of experience in working with kids given that the techniques applied have to be appropriate for the small stature of a child. Even though these efforts work on a very gradual basis, lots of kids experience fewer incidents with bedwetting as their backs remain better aligned.

Dealing with bedwetting can be stressful for both you and your child. While most people eventually outgrow bedwetting, this condition can last for many years and interfere with your child's confidence and quality of life. By taking action where the problem truly starts, you can help your child gain better control over the bladder during their sleep.




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