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why bones ache when the child is growing. How this process is given? Could we calm the pain with more than a cream?

Marietta - posted on 11/15/2011 ( 2 moms have responded )

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Bhavana - posted on 03/27/2012

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I massaged my kids everyday morning and before bed at night with special oils. If you want you may try it too. I used the following oils.1. Almond oil warmed in microwave 2. mustard oil boiled with garlic and cloves then cooled and stored. Just before using warm it a little. 3. Lal tel ( red oil) sold in Indian grocery stores or Iranian stores. 4. Dabur's oil for baby massage with herbs

Again, I used warm oil and kept the body warm. While massaging, I kept baby's body lightly covered, even in summers.

Denikka - posted on 11/15/2011

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From what I recall, it's not actually the bones, it's the muscles.
I went through some massive growing pains in my legs when I was about 11. It sucked. Majorly. There were days I could barely walk and most of the time, I could absolutely not sit crossed legged.
I was always told that a general painkiller like Ibuprofen works. And it did help. Hot baths also eased the pain (warmth in general, I kept my legs under blankets and stuff too. Cold made it worse).

As for why it happens, if I remember correctly, it's because the bones have grown faster than the skin and surrounding muscle. It hurts until the skin and muscles catch up. Not a whole lot to do except wait it out and treat the pain as best as possible.

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