Shockwave therapy safely relieves growing pains in children
28. January 2025
Do you have a little athlete at home who complains of leg, heel or knee pain? Such problems are common in growing children, but they should definitely not be overlooked. A child's skeleton undergoes major changes between the ages of 10 and 15. The cartilaginous parts turn into bone and they also lengthen. All this can lead to pain, especially if the child is exposed to a greater load, for example during sports.
Why growing children get foot pain
The pain often arises in places where the muscles attach to the bone - for example, on the heels or below the knee. There may even be a "lump" that is painful to the touch. These pains are usually a warning that the child is physically overloaded. Even in such a case, it is not necessary to exclude sports, it is enough to adequately adjust the load or set support measures.
How you can help your child
The basis is to reduce the intensity of movement, choose the right sports shoes and, if necessary, use orthopaedic aids such as tapes or orthoses. Physiotherapy, which uses the modern focused shock wave method in treatment, is also a great solution.
This type of therapy targets a specific spot, where it gently and safely supports tissue regeneration, even in children, because it does not damage the growth plates. Thanks to this, children can return to their favorite activities more quickly.
What to watch out for
Most growing pains go away with age, but they may return during this period. It is important to ensure that children play sports appropriately and do not overexert themselves. However, if the pain appears repeatedly at night, or persists even at rest, it is time to see a specialist.
How we can help you
At Ponseti Clinic, we offer focused shock wave treatment, which can relieve children of growing pains. At the same time, our physiotherapists will advise you on how to correctly set the load and movement so that children can enjoy sports without worry. With our help, even the difficult period of growth will be more comfortable for children and without unnecessary restrictions.
Additional benefits of shock wave for adults
Shockwave is not only intended for children, it is also widely used for adults. Its main advantages include:
- Pain Relief: Helps with chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain such as back pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain (tennis elbow) or heel spurs.
- Promoting healing: Stimulates tissue regeneration, improves blood circulation and promotes healing after injuries or operations.
- Treatment of inflammation: Effectively affects inflammatory processes in tendons and ligaments (e.g. Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis).
- Mobility Improvement: Helps loosen muscles and stiff areas, increasing range of motion.
- Faster recovery: Suitable for athletes and active individuals who need to speed up the return to normal activity after injury.
- Aesthetic benefits: Firming of the skin, reduction of cellulite or stretch marks.
- Improving blood circulation: Supports the health of tissues and the whole organism.
Do you want to consult? You can make an order on the phone number +420 607 001 007 or via the e-mail address info@ponseticlinic.cz.
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