Children’s Growing Pains

Children's growing pains are an aching or throbbing pain, usually in their legs and less commonly in the arms. They’re the most common type of pain in children.  You may notice your child holding or rubbing their legs, or they may seem grumpier than normal. Growing pains usually occur in children between 2 and 12 years old.. They mostly start in late afternoon or early evening and are gone by the morning. The pain during the night can be severe enough to wake your child up. They don't occur as much during the day, but if they do, its intermittent. Some children can also experience abdominal pains or headaches in addition to growing pains.   Causes of children's growing pains The cause of growing pains is unknown, and because bone growth is not actually painful. The most likely cause of growing pains is muscle pain caused by overuse during the day. This overuse can come from normal childhood activity, such as running around and playing games, which can cause soreness to the muscles.   How to treat children's growing pains One of the best ways to soothe the soreness of growing pains is gently massage and stretching the painful area or a warm bath with Epsom salts which...