17/09/2025
Growing pains in kids? ๐โโ๏ธโฝ๏ธ
If your childโs been training hard or hitting a growth spurt, knee or heel pain could be more than just โaches.โ Two common conditions we see:
๐ Osgood Schlatterโs (knee pain)
Occurs when the tendon pulls on the shinboneโs growth plate, causing inflammation.
๐น Often worsens with running, jumping, or kneeling.
First steps: Rest & activity modification, ice, gentle quad/hamstring stretches + strengthening.
๐ Severโs Disease (heel pain)
Inflammation of the heel growth plate from repetitive stress (especially in sports with running/jumping).
๐น Pain often worse after activity or when squeezing the heel.
First steps: Rest, ice, calf/Achilles stretches, supportive footwear or heel lifts if needed.
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Most kids recover fully with the right management and can return to sport pain-free.
๐ Our team of physiotherapists and exercise physiologists can assess, treat, and guide your child back to doing what they love. Head to our website or call one of our clinic locations to book in today!