Growing Pains - 'growing pains' do not exist! If growing pains were a normal occurrence, then all children would experience it - this is not the case. 'Growing pains' are actually a biomechanical anomaly associated with growth spurts and can be treated.
Pigeon Toe and Out Toe - 85% of the population is either pigeon toed or out toed. Pigeon toe can occur from an internal torsion of the shin bone or as a result of tight groin muscles. Out toed is associated with external torsion and/or tight gluteals, or external hip rotator muscles.
Severs Disease - Is not a growing pain condition. Severs disease is associated with excessive pronation which affects the heels of children aged 9-12 years. There is a higher incidence amongst boys and very active children. It is characterised by soreness and tenderness at the rear of the heel, and the pain increases when the child stops running and when rising from the seated position.
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