Growing pains are “bilateral,” too, in that they typically affect both sides of the body. This doesn’t mean that both sides have to hurt every time—the right leg might hurt one night, and ...

We named it the “growing-pains bandage.” It seemed to bring them comfort, and they always felt better once it was on. As a parent, it can be frustrating because you don’t know how to help.

Kids sometimes wake in the night complaining of leg aches or pain in their arms. The oft-heard response from parents and doctors alike: Don't worry; it's just growing pains.

So, it is likely that kids experience growing pains due to overuse of their muscles caused by constant playing, running, jumping and other activities. Watch out for these symptoms .

BOSTON -- Many kids develop what are called "growing pains." But is there really such a thing? It turns out researchers are having a hard time determining exactly what they are.

Growing pains are common: A 2004 survey of children ages 4 to 6 in South Australia estimated that 37 percent of them were affected. But according to a recent study published in the journal ...

Growing pains are a common part of childhood, but sometimes they can cause stress for kids — and their parents.. One is Chad Montgomery, whose 6-year-old son has been experiencing the pains lately.

Growing Pains, why do my kids hurt. Published: Aug. 17, 2008, 9:07 p.m. By . Tom O. Chmelicek; Why does my healthy children ache in their joints? It is a very common problem called growing pains.

EVER WONDERED why kids get growing pains. February 8, 2010 More than 15 years ago. Parents often call me when their children wake up with "growing pains." The story is usually the same.

Separating Growing Pains From Warning Signs in Kids. By . Avery Johnson. Share. Resize. When your child trips on his shoes, does it signal a developmental disorder in the making?