Obviously *growing* causes them, but what specifically sets off our pain receptors? And why does it happen so much in the legs?
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Your tibia and femur are the longest, thickest bones in your body so they’re the most vulnerable to growing pains which are basically caused by uneven growth creating enough tension in the bone to activate the pain receiving nerves. Essentially one side of the bone grows while the other side doesn’t and that causes the bone to bend slightly until it pulls itself out of flex.
Imagine your body is like a construction site, building new parts as you grow. Now, the workers (cells) are doing their job, but sometimes they get a bit too excited and cause a ruckus. This excitement triggers pain receptors, making you feel those growing pains.
Now, why the legs? Well, it’s like the busiest area of the construction site. Your legs are growing a lot, and that’s where most of the action happens. So, when those workers are extra busy, you might feel some aches and pains in your legs – it’s just your body saying, “Hey, we’re doing some big renovations here!”
Is it clear that growing pains are caused by growth? I thought there was insufficient evidence
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