Growing pains are a phenomenon that most parents just ignore and hope they “go away.” The pain of this condition may “go away” but the structural consequences of this situation are only going to worsen over time.
Growing pains is a unique situation that can appear anywhere but we will use one specific area of the body as an example. In this example, the lumbar vertebrae of the low back are growing rapidly (growth spurts occur at night while asleep and a youth can grow up to ¼ inch per night) and the fascia (fascia is thick, fibrous tissue) and muscles cannot grow fast enough to keep up with the quickly growing bones. When this combination occurs in the low back area it results in the fascia and muscles pulling the vertebrae into unnatural and painful positions.
During this stage of life the tissues are very supple and elastic so maintaining proper structural alignment will pay off in good spinal development with less spinal problems when the adolescent reaches adulthood.
Growing pains should not be ignored because the resulting structural deformity may plague you for your entire life. Seek professional care and help your body grow straight and pain free.
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