Managing Bedwetting with Chiropractic Care in Ames, IA

Bedwetting is a common issue that many children face, often causing embarrassment and emotional distress. This distress can affect a child’s social life and self-esteem, making them reluctant to participate in activities like sleepovers. In Ames, IA, chiropractic care offers a supportive approach to managing bedwetting, helping to boost children's confidence and overall quality of life.

Understanding Bedwetting in Children

While all infants start without bladder control, most children gain control by the age of 5. However, many continue to struggle with nighttime control, and only 15% of these children will naturally outgrow bedwetting without intervention. Chiropractic care, while not a cure, has been reported by many parents to help improve their children's bedwetting issues more quickly.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Bedwetting may be connected to the nervous system, which controls the bladder through nerves that travel from the spinal cord to the bladder muscles. These nerves can be affected by the alignment of the spine, particularly in the lower back and sacrum area. Childhood is filled with physical activities and minor falls that can shift the spine's alignment and put pressure on these nerves, potentially leading to bedwetting.

During a visit to Day Chiropractic in Ames, our chiropractors will check for any misalignments in your child’s spine that could be affecting their nerve function. The goal is to relieve this pressure through safe, gentle, and natural chiropractic adjustments, thereby improving bladder control.

Research Supporting Chiropractic Care for Bedwetting

Several studies have shown the potential benefits of chiropractic adjustments for bedwetting:

In one study, 165 children who were bedwetting almost every night reduced their incidents to three nights a week after receiving chiropractic care, with 20% of participants achieving complete dryness by the end of the study.
Another study compared 30 children receiving chiropractic adjustments to 20 children who did not receive any treatment. The group under chiropractic care saw a 25% reduction in bedwetting episodes.

These findings suggest that chiropractic care can significantly help children manage bedwetting, especially at night.

Take the Next Step Towards Wellness

At Day Chiropractic in Ames, we are committed to providing gentle and effective care tailored to children’s needs. If your child is struggling with bedwetting, we invite you to contact us today. A consultation with our team could be the first step toward addressing nerve dysfunctions and improving your child’s nighttime bladder control and overall well-being.

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What patients say about Day Chiropractic

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Loved meeting Dr. Lisa! So personable and caring about me, my pains and even just getting to know about my family and I. She got places in my neck to adjust that haven't budged in years!! Highly happy to recommend!

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Dr. Day does a great job. The first appointment is super informative and she takes X-rays to show where spine needs realignment! Super professional and very down to earth!

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It's nice to find a chiropractor that involves you in your health decisions and helping to heal your body the way God intended. It’s also nice to have a massage therapist available in the office too. The entire office staff is spectacular!

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