Growing pains are a common part of childhood, but sometimes they can cause stress for kids — and their parents.. One is Chad Montgomery, whose 6-year-old son has been experiencing the pains lately.

Growing pains are characterised by intermittent pain in the lower limbs.. Physiotherapist Ashleigh Mason says the pain occurs sporadically at night and typically resolves by morning. “It also ...

Your child’s growing pains might be something else, like juvenile idiopathic arthritis. WebMD explains how to tell the difference.