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Where Does Growing Pains Hurt?

James H. Sterling • • 7 min read
Where Does Growing Pains Hurt?
Growing pains are often described as an ache or throb in the legs — often in the front of the thighs, the calves or behind the knees. Growing pains tend to affect both legs and occur at night, and may even wake a child from sleep. Although these pains are called growing pains, there's no evidence that growth hurts.

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In respect to this, how long do growing pains last?

The duration of the pain is usually between 10 and 30 minutes, although it might range from minutes to hours. The degree of pain can be mild or very severe. Growing pains are intermittent, with pain-free intervals from days to months. In some children the pain can occur daily.

Also Know, why do I feel like I have growing pains? Growing pains usually occur in both legs, in the calves, front of thighs, and behind the knees. Bone growth isn't actually painful. While the cause of growing pains is unknown, it may be linked to children being active during the day. Growing pains are diagnosed when other conditions are ruled out.

People also ask, how can I ease growing pains?

Lifestyle and home remedies

  1. Rub your child's legs. Children often respond to gentle massage.
  2. Use a heating pad. Heat can help soothe sore muscles.
  3. Try a pain reliever. Offer your child ibuprofen (Advil, Children's Motrin, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
  4. Stretching exercises.

Are growing pains normal?

Growing pains always concentrate in the muscles, rather than the joints. Most kids report pains in the front of their thighs, in the calves, or behind the knees. Joints affected by more serious diseases are swollen, red, tender, or warm — the joints of kids having growing pains look normal.

Related Question Answers

What age do you get growing pains?

Growing pains usually start in early childhood, around age 3 or 4. They tend to strike again in kids aged 8-12.

Can adults still get growing pains?

Growing pains in adults
Growing pains usually stop by the time a child reaches puberty. However, pains that resemble growing pains can continue into adulthood. These “growing pains” are often harmless muscle pains caused by overuse or normal cramping.
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