Physiotherapy care for childhood bedwetting
Whether you’ve noticed that your child’s toileting habits have changed or are irregular; your child is embarrassed from wetting the bed at night; you’re hesitant to allow your child to participate in overnight activities, such as sleepover parties or camping trips; or you’re concerned that out of nowhere your child has suddenly started wetting the bed again, we can help your child get back to feeling like themselves.
We know that childhood bedwetting is frustrating.
We know how frustrating it can be for both you and your child when it seems like getting through the night without wetting the bed isn’t possible.
Don’t worry, your child is not alone, it is not their fault (or yours!), and there is something we can do about it!
Physiotherapy can help your child strengthen their pelvic floor muscles so they can gain control of their bladders and get through the night with a dry bed.
There’s a lot of bad advice out there for parents with children who suffer from bedwetting.
You might have heard these false beliefs:
Wetting the bed is something that your child will “just grow out of”.
Simply cut out liquids a few hours before bedtime and make sure they use the toilet before they go to sleep.
Your kid might be going in the middle of the night because they’re rebelling and you just need to discipline them.
The truth is:
Bedwetting may be a sign of pelvic floor dysfunction, and waiting for your child to “grow out of it” will just prolong the issue.
Having some water before bedtime isn’t usually the reason for their bedwetting. Keeping your child thirsty won’t resolve the problem.
No child wants to wake up in a wet bed. Reprimanding them for something they can’t control will just make the problem worse.
When it comes to solving something serious like bedwetting in children 5 and up…
It’s important to choose the right healthcare provider who can help your child strengthen their pelvic floor muscles and get them sleeping through the night without wetting the bed.
Otherwise, you and your kid may end up suffering longer than necessary from their uncontrolled bladder.
To find the right solution, you have to not just treat the symptoms but have a provider who is willing to figure out WHY the bedwetting happened in the first place.
That’s when you and your child will be able to take back control of a good night’s sleep without the embarrassment and discomfort caused by bedwetting.
We offer a hands-on approach to your child’s wellness with our clinic’s 3-step recovery method
Step 1: We listen to your story
Finding the help you need for your child’s bedwetting problem can be exhausting.
Before coming to us, it’s likely you’ve tried everything from disciplining them to not allowing liquids before bed.
No matter what you try, you still seem to find yourself and your child struggling.
That’s why our first step is to have a conversation with you and give you the time to tell your story.
We’ll listen to your pressing concerns with open ears so that we can get you the honest answers you’ve been seeking, no matter how long your child has been wetting the bed.
That way we’ll have a deep understanding of what’s going on, not just with your child, but also how it’s impacting your lives.
Step 2: We find the cause of your pain
At Harmony Physiotherapy, we’ve worked with many parents before you, and we know that every child’s cause of bedwetting is different and can impact them in different ways.
Your child’s issue might feel too complicated, or that they’ll just have to live with the problem forever, but it’s not true!
We’ll use our experience and knowledge to take a deep dive together into your child’s specific problem and find out what’s really going on.
That way we’ll discover the original cause of their bedwetting, and be able to find a lasting solution so they don’t have to suffer anymore.
Step 3: We create your custom solution
After we hear all about your concerns, the attempts you’ve made, and what you and your child want to get back to, we’ll use it to create a customized plan of care.
We’ll let you know how we can help, exactly what care will look like, and how long it will take for you both to feel better again.
Then we’ll get rid of your child’s bedwetting problem for good.
Finally, get your child through the night with a dry bed!
You don’t have to sacrifice your and your child’s sleep and confidence over problems that can be fixed.
Let’s chat about how your child can feel confident in themselves again.
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