Growing Pains - Melton Physiotherapy Library

Growing Pains
‘Growing pain’ is a generic term for aches experienced during childhood and adolescence, affecting the arm and leg muscles—commonly in the calf, front of the thigh or behind the knees. The pain is often worse in the afternoon or evening and sometimes can wake a child from their sleep. The cause is not known and it does not cause any long-term problems.
What are some other causes of growing pains?
How do I know if my child has growing pains and what do they feel like?
Why are adolescents likely to experience growing pains?
Does everyone experience growing pains at some point?
Should I be worried about growing pains?
How do I know if physiotherapy or other medical attention is needed?
How can physiotherapy help with growing pains?
How effective is physiotherapy for growing pains?
What can I do at home to minimise the pain?
How long until growing pains go away?