Growing Pains
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 mostly 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. 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 misalignments.
If spinal misalignments are left untreated this can lead to premature degeneration, bad posture abnormal 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. Chiropractors 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 ease the pain and discomfort associated with growing pains.
1.Kneel on a floor mat on your hands and knees
2.Gently stretch your arms out in front of you along the floor while allowing your head to drop towards the floor and your bottom to move towards your heels
3.Feel the stretch in your upper back between your shoulder blades
4.Gently walk your fingertips away from your body for a stronger stretch in the shoulders
5.Work on keeping your tail bone as close to your heels as possible
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