#asktheexperts my son is having leg pain he vanno even walk

A. Growing pains are often described as an ache or throb in the legs — often in the front of the thighs, the calves or behind the knees. Growing pains tend to affect both legs and occur at night, and may even wake a child from sleep. Although these pains are called growing pains, there's no evidence that growth hurts.Rub your child's legs. Children often respond to gentle massage. ...Use a heating pad. Heat can help soothe sore muscles. ...Try a pain reliever. Offer your child ibuprofen (Advil, Children's Motrin, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). ...Stretching exercises.