Children with Joint Pain

Joint Pain Treatment — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:34:31 +0000

It is often difficult for parents to know when joint pain in their children and teenagers is something serious or just ‘growing pains.’ Quite often particularly active children (runners, soccer players especially) can complain of what seems like joint pain. This is mostly because the cross country and soccer seasons which are outside extend into some pretty cold months which only exacerbates joint tension. By and large take note if the joint pain is caused by activity or strain. Take a few days off and see if it improves. If your child is feeling sharp or shooting pain he or she should immediately break from activity and see a doctor. While there are many causes for joint pain (weather, activity, disease, nutrition, genetics), the only way to identify these things specifically is at the doctor’s office.

Joint Pain in Teenagers

Joint Pain Treatment — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:01:10 +0000

Teenagers are not immune from joint pain. However, the causes of joint pain in teenagers should be looked at carefully. Quite often ‘growing pains’ can mimic joint pain experiences by older adults, especially in the knee area. Active teenage boys often get what feels like joint pain in their knee. More often than not this is Osgood-Schlatter disease. Until your teen, or even pre-teen, stops growing this may stay with him or her. This is an overuse problem and can be cured, though not often adhered to, by limiting activity. Most athletes experiencing this problem find it hard to limit their activity.

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Children with Joint Pain

Joint Pain in Teenagers