As a parent, watching your child transition from a tween to a teenager can be both exciting and challenging. During this period of rapid growth, many teens experience 'growing pains', particularly in their legs, which can cause discomfort and worry for both teens and their parents.
These pains, while common and usually harmless, can be a source of concern, explained Selvan Naicker, brand manager for CrampEase.
According to Naicker, growing pains are a type of musculoskeletal discomfort that typically appears in the thighs, calves, or behind the knees.
Despite the name, the exact cause of these pains remains unclear. However, they often coincide with periods of rapid growth during the pre-teen and early teenage years.
The nature of growing pains
