Q Does herbal medicine actually work for growing pains? Don't they just get better as the child grows?
A While growing pains do subside as a child grows, replenishing kidney energy and vital energy with herbal medicine can reduce the frequency and intensity of the pain much more rapidly.
Detailed Answer
Most growing pains naturally disappear once puberty ends. However, the reality is that it is difficult to simply wait for a child to cry every night. Herbal medicine treatment does not merely suppress pain; it reduces the root cause of the pain by supplying the nutrients and vital energy necessary for bone and muscle growth.
Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic
Medicinal herbs such as Sokdan, Usul, and Ducheong have the efficacy of strengthening bones and supplying nutrients to muscles. When these herbs are used in conjunction with herbal medicines that nourish kidney energy to replenish kidney energy, the frequency of pain decreases, and the child can sleep more deeply. This can be considered a win-win approach, as it also aids in growth.
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