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Risk factor analysis for growing pains in children: Results of parental survey

Ruoyi Guo1, Weili Xiang1, Hanjie Zhuang1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.

Journal of Children'S Orthopaedics
|November 24, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Maternal smoking during pregnancy, long sleep latency, and extreme fatigue after exercise are linked to growing pains. Legume preference and sports participation may protect against this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Lifestyle Medicine
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Growing pains are a common concern in children, impacting their well-being.
  • Identifying modifiable risk factors is crucial for effective prevention and management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate lifestyle-related risk factors associated with the occurrence of growing pains in children.
  • To inform clinical strategies for preventing and managing growing pains.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 290 children with growing pains and 467 healthy controls.
  • Data collection included medical history, physical examinations, imaging, laboratory tests, and structured questionnaires.
  • Multivariate analysis was employed to identify independent risk and protective factors.

Main Results:

  • Maternal smoking during pregnancy, sleep latency of 30-60 minutes, and extreme fatigue post-exercise were identified as independent risk factors.
  • Preference for legumes and participation in sports emerged as protective factors against growing pains.

Conclusions:

  • Lifestyle factors, including maternal smoking, sleep patterns, exercise habits, and dietary preferences, significantly influence the prevalence of growing pains.
  • Promoting sports participation and legume consumption may help reduce the incidence of growing pains.
Abstract

Keywords:
Growing painsdietary fiberlifestyle patternsrisk factor analysis

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