Obviously *growing* causes them, but what specifically sets off our pain receptors? And why does it happen so much in the legs?
In: Biology
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.
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