You know the feeling, the aches in the joints and muscles.  Even if it’s been years, maybe even decades, since you last felt a growing pain, you remember that feeling all too well.  Usually they’re short-lived; kids heal up quickly, after all.  But they can keep coming back and that tends to be a little less than comfortable.

Regular chiropractic adjustments can actually help alleviate some of the pain associated with growing pains.

What Actually Are Growing Pains?

Fun fact: growing pains aren’t actually related to growing.  Well, they are, but they’re not pains because the body is growing.  They’re more like secondary pain.

Most kids, from the ages of 3 to 12, grow rapidly.  During growth spurts they’re more likely to experience what we call growing pains.  This is because the body is growing, but the pain comes from muscles, tendons, and joints not keeping pace with one another.  As the child grows, they’re playing hard like kids usually do, and the body just gets a bit sore.

How A Chiropractor in Billings Helps with Growing Pains

Regardless of whether or not growing pains have to do with growth or overuse of the muscles, the fact remains that there’s some pain involved.  Your local chiropractor can help keep that pain to a minimum.

Improving the alignment of the joints and spine, helps to reduce the stress on muscles and bones.  That allows the growing child to heal faster, reduce the risk of injury, and ultimately experience fewer growing pains as they’re not overworking the body quite as much.

The same applies for muscle tightness and tension.  While a chiropractor doesn’t usually do any massage, soft tissues are able to be adjusted.  And having the joints in place will allow the muscles to relax fully.

Further Benefits Beyond Pain Relief

Beyond the pain relief, chiropractic adjustments can help your child with improved posture.  That improved posture will also help reduce growing pains, so it’s a double bonus here.

Athletes can see improvement in their game due to improved range of motion, flexibility, and a lessened chance of injury.

Even the immune system sees a little benefit.  A well-aligned spine can lead to a stronger immune system, and it helps the body focus energy where it’s necessary – if your body is working overtime due to misaligned joints, you have less energy to put toward fighting off a cold.

Come See Dr. Shayne Durbin; Billings Chiropractor

Dr. Shayne Durbin is a chiropractor in Billings, MT.  He’ll help reduce those growing pains for your child.  It’s as easy as calling our office at 406-545-2128, or requesting an appointment online.  Monthly adjustments should be enough for most kids; it’s an affordable way to keep them healthy, happy, and strong.