Growing pains are often ache or throb pain in the front of the thighs, the calves or behind the knees. Usually both legs are affected. They often occur at occur at night. They can be so painful that they may even wake a child from sleep. There's no specific treatment for growing pains. The pain can be reduced by putting a warm heating pad on the sore muscles and massaging them.
How is Growing pains treated in practice?