• April 25, 2024

Have you ever heard your child complain of discomfort in the joints or muscles of the legs, without having a particular origin (injury or illness)? It is possible that what they are suffering is a pain caused by their growth.

According to a study conducted by specialists in rehabilitation of the Rheumatism Foundation Hospital, in Finland, the pains in the growth are not passengers. A third of the children continue to suffer this discomfort during the following year, after the so-called "spurt".

When does it arise and what can be done?

For the expert Antonio Barbosa, physiatrist and specialist in sports medicine and physical rehabilitation and is the director of the Center for Integral Physical Rehabilitation, This problem arises, mainly in school age: in the case of men this goes from 5 to 13 years, and in women it is from 5 to 11.

These pains usually occur more regularly after drastic temperature changes or after an activity that generates extreme fatigue; But what can parents do to make this change less annoying for their children? In this regard, the doctor Barboza, gives you some advice:

1. Observe the symptoms. The pain should not be accompanied by inflammation, irritation or swelling or a chronic pathology. If so, it is essential that you consult with a specialist.

2. Postural assessment. In this it is analyzed if the child is growing evenly, that they do not have any type of deviation in the spine.

3. Practice a sports discipline. This will allow you to bring more blood flow and nutrition to the muscles. The most ideal exercise for this age is swimming.

4. Home alternative. Through gentle or superficial massage, without any pressure. Another action is the contrast baths, five minutes in hot water and five minutes in cold water.

If your child has some of these symptoms, the most important thing is to go to the doctor, and when this problem is detected early, the quality of your child is recovered 100%.

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