{"id":362,"date":"2021-02-28T20:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T03:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sovereignlaboratories.com\/blog\/?p=362"},"modified":"2023-01-13T10:30:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T17:30:06","slug":"natural-remedies-growing-pains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sovereignlaboratories.com\/blog\/natural-remedies-growing-pains\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Remedies for Growing Pains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The condition known as \u2018growing pains\u2019 refers to soreness in a child&#8217;s legs. It causes throbbing or discomfort and generally occurs at night. In some instances, &#8216;growing pains&#8217; cause a child to wake up from sleep.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Some people have suggested that &#8216;growing pains&#8217; are related to growth spurts as the child develops; however, there is no firm evidence of this, and so, no known cause. &#8216;Growing pains&#8217; is common in preschool and school-aged children and occurs more frequently in girls than boys. Additionally, children who run, climb, or jump during the day may be more susceptible than less active children.<\/p>\n<p>For parents whose children who are experiencing &#8216;growing pains,&#8217; advice from pediatricians sometimes includes medication. However, there are also many natural remedies that are more preferred.<\/p>\n<h2>Some of the most common natural remedies that may help you manage your child\u2019s &#8216;growing pains&#8217; include:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electrolytes: <\/strong>Electrolytes help kids keep their mineral levels from depleting \u2013 something that otherwise may cause them to experience &#8216;growing pains.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heat: <\/strong>A warm bath or compress helps reduce muscle sensitivity. Both options can be used in combination with essential oils to help relax the affected muscles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magnesium:<\/strong> Magnesium is a key nutrient in the growth and development of bones. With magnesium supplementation via Epsom salt baths, magnesium body butter, or liquid magnesium, discomfort from sensitive\u00a0 muscles and &#8216;growing pains&#8217; is relieved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Massage:<\/strong> A massage helps soothe tired, sensitive muscles. Plus, magnesium lotion with essential oils can be used during a massage to help correct a magnesium deficiency that may be linked to muscle cramps and &#8216;growing pains.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin D:<\/strong> A recent study indicates only 6% of kids who experienced &#8216;growing pains&#8217; had a sufficient amount of vitamin D. Vitamin D absorbs the minerals necessary to build healthy bones, and supplementing a child&#8217;s diet with vitamin D may help alleviate &#8216;growing pains.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bone Broth:<\/strong> Bone broth contains high levels of collagen, the primary structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues. In one study of 112 kids with &#8216;growing pains,&#8217; researchers found using bone meal in combination with vitamins A and D relieved &#8216;growing pains.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1413 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sovereignlaboratories.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_465164366.jpg\" alt=\"natural remedies for growing pains\" width=\"1000\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sovereignlaboratories.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_465164366.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sovereignlaboratories.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_465164366-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sovereignlaboratories.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_465164366-710x488.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vitamin B6: <\/strong>Vitamin B6 helps transport magnesium into cells, and growing pains have been linked to vitamin B6 deficiencies in children. Incorporating vitamin B6-rich foods like cashews, hazelnuts, asparagus, yams, and broccoli into a kid&#8217;s diet may help overcome &#8216;growing pains.&#8217; Pediatricians may also recommend vitamin B6 supplements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dietary Changes:<\/strong> Food sensitivities related to gluten, aspartame, and other artificial substances sometimes play a role. In certain instances, removing these substances from a child&#8217;s diet minimizes &#8216;growing pains.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The aforementioned natural remedies are strategies that parents can utilize to help remediate their children\u2019s &#8216;growing pains&#8217; on their own (self-care). However, a child\u2019s pediatrician should be consulted if the leg sensitivity is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ongoing<\/li>\n<li>Interferes with the child\u2019s everyday activities<\/li>\n<li>Linked to an injury<\/li>\n<li>Associated with limping, rash, weakness, fatigue, redness, or other symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although there is no cure for &#8216;growing pains,&#8217; bovine colostrum may help. Bovine colostrum contains a natural growth factor, which may help to increase cartilage and collagen production to help cushion the joints. It also contains other growth factors like platelet-derived growth factor, which may help contribute in the regeneration or bone and cartilage tissue.<\/p>\nThis article was brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sovereignlaboratories.com\/\">Sovereign Laboratories<\/a>, a world leader in the development of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sovereignlaboratories.com\/blog\/why-colostrum-ld-is-superior\/\">liposomal delivery<\/a> to maximize the bioavailability of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sovereignlaboratories.com\/shop\">dietary supplements<\/a>.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The condition known as \u2018growing pains\u2019 refers to soreness in a child&#8217;s legs. It causes throbbing or discomfort and generally occurs at night. 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