Discover Holistic Solutions for Enuresis through Pelvic Physical Therapy – Embrace Dry Nights and Joyful Days!
Has your child ever come to you in the middle of the night after wetting the bed? Enuresis–more commonly known as bedwetting–is a common childhood condition, affecting 15% of 7-year-olds and 10% of 10-year-olds. To the surprise of many, it’s also a condition that can be treated with pelvic physical therapy.
Enuresis refers to the repeated, involuntary loss of urine in children who have undergone potty training. Experts generally divide enuresis into two types, nocturnal (nighttime bedwetting) and diurnal (urinary incontinence during the day). Most children struggle with nocturnal enuresis.
Causes of enuresis can vary. Evidence suggests that genetics play a significant role in bedwetting, and the condition is likely linked to issues with the nervous system’s bladder control mechanism. Other conditions, such as constipation, sleep disorders, and small bladder capacity, are also potential causes.
In the past, many people believed bedwetting resulted from psychological disorders. We now understand that’s not the case, and enuresis’s causes are physiological. However, enuresis can be a significant source of psychological distress for children and their families, so seeking treatment is important.
When most people think of treating bedwetting, they don’t think of pelvic physical therapy. However, pelvic physical therapy at Vitality Women’s Physical Therapy can play a role in helping you manage your child’s enuresis! Schedule an appointment with us to learn more.
How Pelvic Physical Therapy Can Help
At our Elmhurst and Chicago, IL physical therapy clinic, we take a holistic approach to treatment, working to address issues at their source! There are several ways our physical therapists can help your child resolve enuresis, including the following:
- Provide exercises to strengthen and relax the pelvic floor muscles.
- Help your child develop healthy bladder habits
- Conduct bladder training exercises to increase the time between bathroom trips (this technique is especially useful if your child struggles with daytime enuresis).
- Address constipation issues, which in children often lead to bladder concerns.
- Help you manage a bedwetting alarm system, one of the most recommended treatments for bedwetting.
We understand that persistent bedwetting can be alarming for you and your child. Fortunately, treatment options are available! Our team will work with you and your child to find a solution.
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While bedwetting is common, especially in younger children, it isn’t an inevitable fact of life. Treatment is crucial to ensure your child’s self-esteem and emotional well-being are not negatively impacted by their condition.
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