leg pain

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My son (same age as yours) has similar complaints. I've brought it up to the doctor several times and I've been told not to worry about it.

Growing pains. I Had them all the time.

I had these all the time as a kid and sometimes get them till this day... stretch before bedtime or before sitting in a position for a long time, stretching is the cure, if he is having a muscle spasm atm have him stretch his leg as straight as possible, it may seem very painfull to do that, but it will stop it.

I generally used to get them at night.

I just thought I'd update you all. My sons team of doc's suggested he get checked out by a podiatrist "just incase". They did say it could be growing pains or he could be standing funny/walking funny.

So thats what I did, and it turns out his ankles as are a lot of kids very flexible. The podiatrist pointed out what was going on and once shown I could see it for myself. Yep the kids ankles and knees are turning in quite obviously. We are going to try orthopedic inserts to see if this helps. Fingers crossed.

glad you took him to get checked out...........a word on orthotics~ just make sure you ease him into them....it takes a little getting used to wearing them, and they can cause blisters if you're not careful

Ster! Thanks for the advice, I will keep an eye on this. I dont want anything to put him off, and I dont think it would take much.

had a student who was new to a group home & just had new orthotics fitted.....within a week the student was bearly walking~ the blisters on her feet were unimaginable !.....bottom line, pay attention to whatever guidelines you're given about how long to wear them. they might still leave red marks regardless.

I used to get those sometimes but my sister got them ALL the time. I remember years ago, there was some "Stanley" product that my mom would rub on her legs...after years, they found out she had flat feet...put some arches in her shoes and I don't think she ever complained again...

One possibility is the change of strides and forcing shorter/longer on the sidewalk to avoid the cracks. I notice my ankles inflame more when I walk on the sidewalk then anywhere else.

My 9 yo often complains of leg pain. He is also a toe walker.