{"id":699,"date":"2019-11-16T10:20:55","date_gmt":"2019-11-16T10:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonejoint1.wpengine.com\/?p=699"},"modified":"2021-08-02T19:09:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T19:09:50","slug":"what-are-growing-pains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonejoint.net\/old\/blog\/what-are-growing-pains\/","title":{"rendered":"What are growing pains?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-701 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bonejoint.net\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/91041492_s.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"339\" \/>Once or twice a month, Janet wakes from a deep sleep when eight-year-old Cindy cries out in the wee hours of the morning.<\/p>\n<p>Cindy is not having a bad dream. She\u2018s experiencing throbbing pain in her calves.\u00a0Janet goes into Cindy\u2019s room to rub the backs of her daughter\u2019s legs. It helps relieve the pain. Then, together,\u00a0 they walk to the kitchen for a drink of water and Cindy goes back to bed. Janet makes plans to call the doctor in the morning.<\/p>\n<p>Many children between 3 and\u00a08 years of age experience this type of\u00a0leg pain, commonly called growing pains.<\/p>\n<p>But, according to the medical community, this type of discomfort may have nothing to do with growing.<\/p>\n<p>Medical experts don\u2019t know why these types of leg pains occur. Some providers think activity during the day leads to overuse, causing the leg muscles to ache in the evening. Others believe it happens because a child has flat feet. Still, others think it\u2019s a side effect of another illness since some children who experience \u201cgrowing pains\u201d also complain of headaches or stomach pains at the same time.<\/p>\n<h2>When are \u201cgrowing pains\u201d reason for concern?<\/h2>\n<p>Most growing pains occur on both sides of the body, in the lower legs below the knees. After the acute pain subsides, there is no stiffness and no lasting effects.\u00a0There are other types of leg pain that requires medical attention. Call your healthcare provider if your child has leg pain that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Occurs frequently<\/li>\n<li>Affects only one leg<\/li>\n<li>Leaves the child feeling stiff after a painful episode<\/li>\n<li>Affects the joints<\/li>\n<li>Is red or hot to the touch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Symptoms like these could point to a more serious condition and need to be seen by a medical provider.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-700 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/bonejoint.net\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/91011104_s.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"309\" \/>Osgood-Schlatter Disease can affect teens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While common &#8220;growing pains&#8221; are not clinically associated with growth, Osgood-Schlatter Disease is related to growth spurts. When a teen&#8217;s leg bone grows faster than his or her muscles and tendons, it causes pain.<\/p>\n<p>The condition frequently occurs in teens during typical periods of accelerated growth. For\u00a0boys, this growth spurt usually occurs between 10 and 15 years of age. Since girls mature faster, onset can\u00a0occur between the ages of 8 and 13. Overuse and physical stress may increase the risk of Osgood-Schlatter Disease.\u00a0Symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain and limping that increases with exercise<\/li>\n<li>Swelling or tenderness near the knee or shin<\/li>\n<li>Tight hamstrings and quadriceps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your orthopedic provider may recommend your child take a break from activity or sporting events. This is often the most effective treatment for Osgood-Schlatter Disease, but you need a diagnosis to be sure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once or twice a month, Janet wakes from a deep sleep when eight-year-old Cindy cries out in the wee hours of the morning. Cindy is not having a bad dream. She\u2018s experiencing throbbing pain in her calves.\u00a0Janet goes into Cindy\u2019s room to rub the backs of her daughter\u2019s legs. It helps relieve the pain. Then, together,\u00a0 they walk to the kitchen for a drink of water and Cindy goes back to bed. 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