Bed Wetting Bedwetting is a stressful situation for all involved. For the bedwetter, though, it can cause feelings of shame and embarrassment and may even retard the development of normal social functioning. Why bedwetting occurs is not fully understood, although in some cases, children may have underdeveloped bladders or experience a problem recognizing when their bladder is full. Children under four years of age are more prone to this happening.


Your doctor of chiropractic may well be able to help with bedwetting problems by easing any physical irritation that may be interfering with the nerves that control bladder function—the nerves responsible for this exit the spine low down at the sacrum. In adults, this is a large, fused bone that is not easily injured, but it is still in five separate pieces in childhood, which may become misaligned following an injury such as a fall. If this happens, the nerves controlling the bladder may be disturbed.

Chiropractic can help rectify any such mechanical issues, and research shows that it can help children regain bladder control and avoid bedwetting.

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