Treatment of Growing Pains!

Treatment of Growing pains

Homeopathic Treatment of Growing pains
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Growing pains
Psychotherapy Treatment of Growing pains
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Growing pains
Surgical Treatment of Growing pains
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Growing pains
Other Treatment of Growing pains
What is Growing pains
Symptoms of Growing pains
Causes of Growing pains
Risk factors of Growing pains
Complications of Growing pains
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Growing pains
Precautions & Prevention of Growing pains
Treatment of Growing pains 

Homeopathic Treatment of Growing Pains

Homeopathy relieves pain and stimulates healthy growth. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment of growing pains are:

Acid P
Guaj
Calcarea
Phos
Merc
Eup P 

Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Growing pains

Doctor will examine the patient and categorize the pain based on an excessive or deficient condition as well as wind, heat, cold, damp or phlegm. Acupressure is a great alternative for children who may be scared of needles.  During an acupressure treatment, finger pressure is used to energize specific acupuncture points.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Growing pains

Allopathic Treatment of Growing pains includes the pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

Other Treatment of Growing pains

Massage the affected area and gently rub the legs to relieve discomfort naturally
Heating pads can help soothe sore muscles

What is Growing pains?

Growing pains tend to affect both legs and occur at night. It is experienced by children, typically between the ages of 4 & 12 years old. While growing pains may be fairly harmless, they could be the first signs of a more serious underlying problem, such as lower extremity malalignment.

Symptoms of Growing pains

Ache or throb in the legs
Pain in the front of their thighs
Pain in the calves, or behind the knees
Abdominal pain
Headache

Causes of Growing pains

Muscle pain at night from overuse during the day is the most likely cause of growing pains.

Risk factors of Growing pains

Common from ages 2 to 12
More common in girls
Running, climbing or jumping during the day

Diagnosis of Growing pains

Diagnosis of Growing pains involves the following tests:

Blood tests
X-rays