Child Complaining Of Leg Pain At Night

In an essay shared with Love What Matters Nixons mother Janessa explains that she initially assumed her sons leg pain was simply growing pains.

Child complaining of leg pain at night. I believe its more typical between 3-5 and again from 8-12 depending. Knee pain is common in children and should not be a cause of anxiety. Normal pain can be relieved by some home remedies like massage and muscles relaxation.

He bounces like tigger wherever he goes. Some nights your child may wake up complaining of shin pain. So when your child is complaining of pain take a quick head-to-toe inventory.

Light massage in the affected areas helps the child go back to sleep. And usually does happen later at nightsleep time and gone by morning. Leg pain is not uncommon in children especially at night.

He has complained of leg pain since before he was two years old. Do not discourage outdoor activities or sports in case your child complains about leg pain at night. About 3-4 nights a week my 4 year old will wake up in the middle of the night and complain of leg pain ankle pain or toe pain.

Growing pains are often characterized by a sharp throbbing pain in the leg muscles usually occurring during the night and sometimes late afternoon without an apparent cause. These nonspecific types of pain are localized to the muscles and improve when the area is massaged in contrast to chronic joint pain or true bone pain which may worsen when the child is moved. Foot or leg cramps may also awaken your child from sleep.

Mostly it is due to the hectic day schedule of the child or little injury etc. I talked to my pediatrian -- who confirmed that they were likely growing pains. Other nights they may complain of foot pain sometimes on both the legs and other times on just one foot.