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Are Growing Pains a Pain for Your Child?
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Growing pains usually occur at night, and muscle spasms usually cause the pain, which can last 15 minutes or more. While the spasm happens, it helps to stretch the muscle with gentle exercise, like trying to touch the toes - without overextending or bouncing.
Moist heat, such as a heating pad or just a hot, wet towel can alleviate pain as well. Continue the stretching exercises, even when pain isn't present, to keep muscles and tendons stretched and prepared for the next growth spurt. Plenty of fluids are good for your child, and they can lessen episodes of cramping. Researchers have found links that may indicate that children who are most susceptible to growing pains are those with parents or siblings who suffer from migraines, but research is preliminary and needs to be studied more.
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