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Adults are not the only ones who experience aches and pains in their joints. As
many as 10-20% of children complain of vague recurrent leg pain especially at
night, this pain is usually located deep in the leg usually in the thigh, knee
or calf. These symptoms are commonly dismissed as 'growing pains'. This may not
be the case and some easily treatable problems may go ignored. While it seems
reasonable to accept that the pain is due to growth, why does this condition
occur only in the legs, and not other parts of the body that grow, such as the
arms, fingers and nose?
Growing pains occur during the very active years of adolescence. Jolts, twists
and stresses of energetic play can result in subluxations (misalignments) in the
spine, which affect the nerves controlling the legs, knees, pelvis and hips. All
of these nerve problems can manifest themselves in leg pain. Studies into
growing pains have identified a number of conditions that may contribute to
growing pains, including rapid growth, overexertion, rheumatic conditions,
infections, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, orthopaedic problems and underlying
poor health [1].
If your child has been diagnosed with growing pains, it is recommended that they visit a chiropractor. A physical assessment can ensure that any leg and back pains are not the result of underlying spinal problems such as scoliosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine away from the normal accepted curves of the spine.
This causes strain on joints and if these spinal misalignments are left untreated can lead to premature degeneration, bad posture and gait (walking), painful movement and permanent spinal distortion. Children tend to experience more incidents of back pain than older generations although not as many children undergo treatment for these complaints. Around 84% of back complaints in children extend into adulthood and become a chronic problem.
Treatment in the early stages as a child has greater improvement in pain and mobility than if the problem becomes chronic into adulthood. Children have faster healing capabilities and more mobility and flexibility in the joints to accommodate this. It is also important for children to maintain their flexibility during growth spurts. The chiropractors at Back to Basics Chiropractic can recommend appropriate stretching and strengthening exercises to reduce overall muscle tension. This will allow children to perform in regular childhood activities free of pain and tension.
Chiropractic is a safe and natural way to easy the pain and discomfort associated with growing pains.
1. "Growing pains" in young children: A study of the profile, experiences and quality of life issues of four to six year old children with recurrent leg pain A. Evans, S. Scutter, L. Lang, B. Dansie 16(3), 120-124
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Growing pains occur during the very active years of adolescence. Jolts, twists
and stresses of energetic play can result in subluxations (misalignments) in the
spine, which affect the nerves controlling the legs, knees, pelvis and hips. All
of these nerve problems can manifest themselves in leg pain. Studies into
growing pains have identified a number of conditions that may contribute to
growing pains, including rapid growth, overexertion, rheumatic conditions,
infections, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, orthopaedic problems and underlying
poor health [1]. If your child has been diagnosed with growing pains, it is recommended that they visit a chiropractor. A physical assessment can ensure that any leg and back pains are not the result of underlying spinal problems such as scoliosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine away from the normal accepted curves of the spine.
This causes strain on joints and if these spinal misalignments are left untreated can lead to premature degeneration, bad posture and gait (walking), painful movement and permanent spinal distortion. Children tend to experience more incidents of back pain than older generations although not as many children undergo treatment for these complaints. Around 84% of back complaints in children extend into adulthood and become a chronic problem.
Treatment in the early stages as a child has greater improvement in pain and mobility than if the problem becomes chronic into adulthood. Children have faster healing capabilities and more mobility and flexibility in the joints to accommodate this. It is also important for children to maintain their flexibility during growth spurts. The chiropractors at Back to Basics Chiropractic can recommend appropriate stretching and strengthening exercises to reduce overall muscle tension. This will allow children to perform in regular childhood activities free of pain and tension.
Chiropractic is a safe and natural way to easy the pain and discomfort associated with growing pains.
1. "Growing pains" in young children: A study of the profile, experiences and quality of life issues of four to six year old children with recurrent leg pain A. Evans, S. Scutter, L. Lang, B. Dansie 16(3), 120-124
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Kogarah Clinic: Shop 1a, 24 Belgrave Street, Kogarah, NSW, 2217
Phone: 02 9588 7000 || Fax: 02 9588 7100 || Email: kogarah@backtobasicschiropractic.com.au
Parramatta Clinic: 13b Westfield Shopping Town Cnr Argyle & Marsden Streets Parramatta NSW 2150
Phone: 02 9687 6003 || Fax: 02 9588 7100 || Email: parramatta@backtobasicschiropractic.com.au
HOME | ABOUT US | CHIROPRACTIC CARE | CHIROPRACTIC CONDITIONS | CHIROPRACTIC RESEARCH
CHIROPRACTIC FAQs | CHILDREN & CHIROPRACTIC | MASSAGE THERAPY | LINKS | CONTACT
Headaches | Arthritis | Lower Back Pain | Shoulder Pain | Sports Injuries | Pregnancy | Neck Pain | Posture | Knee Injuries | Sinusitis | Whiplash | Sciatica
Referred Pain | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Disc Injuries | Scoliosis | Colic | Asthma | Coordination Problems | Ear Infections | Congenital Hip Dysplasia
Growing Pains | Perthes Syndrome | Sleep Disorders | Chiropractic and Allergies | ADHD
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