Question :Our fourteen-year-old son has a lot of growing pains, especially in his knees. Sometimes he screams. A friend told me that physiotherapy can help. But I myself thought that growing pains were just part of life. What about? M.O., HOUSES
Physiotherapist Jan Jorn van het Land Growing pains are indeed part of life, but that doesn't mean it has to be unbearable. There should be no screaming in pain. A physiotherapist cannot remove the growing pain, but can ensure that the complaint decreases. As a result, your son will have much less pain and will live a happier life. With growing pains in the muscles, a light massage helps against the pain.
Does your son have pain jumping, climbing stairs and running? Then he may not have growing pains, but Osgood-Schlatter disease. This condition is easily identified by a painful, swollen bump on the bone below the knee. If this is the case, the physiotherapist will suggest a very light workout. There should be no peak load on the knee. In any case, take growing pains in children very seriously and always consult your doctor.'
