Many children have minor aches and pains from overuse or injury to muscles and joints. Joint injuries often happen during sports or recreation or from doing chores around the home. An overuse injury can happen when your child puts too much stress on a joint or does an activity that stresses the joint over and over. Examples include using the computer or swinging a baseball bat.
You can take steps at home to help your child's muscles and joints get better. Your child should feel better in 1 to 2 weeks. But it can take 3 months or more to heal completely.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
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