Growing pains are a common part of childhood, especially during growth spurts. These aches—often felt in the legs—can make sleep difficult and turn everyday activities into a challenge. While growing pains are a natural part of development, that doesn’t mean your child has to simply “deal with it.”
Chiropractic care offers a gentle, drug-free way to ease discomfort and keep your child moving comfortably as they grow.
I focus on taking a holistic approach to managing growing pains, which are often connected to muscle tension caused by rapid growth. Through gentle chiropractic adjustments and supportive therapies, we can release that tension and restore ease in the body as your child grows.
Before we delve into the details on that, let me first clarify what exactly is happening in the body and when it’s common.
What Are Growing Pains and Why Do They Happen?
Growing pains usually occur in the legs—especially the calves, thighs, or behind the knees—and are most common in children ages 3 to 12. While the exact cause isn’t always clear, it’s traditionally believed that they’re related to the body’s natural growth cycles and increased activity levels.
Muscle tightness and joint strain can develop as bones grow quickly and muscles try to keep up, leading to discomfort—especially at night.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Kids with Growing Pains
Eases Muscle Tension
As kids grow, their muscles can tighten, leading to pain and stiffness. Chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapies help release that tension, encouraging relaxation and relief.
Improves Mobility
Better joint movement means better overall mobility. Chiropractic care helps keep your child’s body moving the way it should—reducing stiffness and making daily activities more comfortable.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Children’s Growth and Development
Restores Body Balance
Growth spurts can sometimes throw off muscle and bone alignment, putting extra strain on certain areas. Chiropractic care helps realign the body and ease that strain, reducing discomfort.
Supports Healthy Development
Routine chiropractic care that’s customized to your child’s needs can support their physical development by helping their growing body move freely and stay strong through each stage of growth.
Safe, Gentle Chiropractic Techniques for Children
My approach to chiropractic care is specifically tailored for children so it’s a safe, natural way to support their health and help manage growing pains allowing them to stay active, sleep better, and enjoy being a kid.
If your child is experiencing growing pains, get in touch to schedule an appointment so we can help them feel their best—naturally.