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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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!”
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