Growth plate injuries occur during periods of rapid growth, when muscles and tendons place increased traction on areas of developing bone. These conditions are common in active children and adolescents and are not seen in adults.
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It is not uncommon for children to get a bone stress injury (often called a stress fracture), especially during a big growth spurt when the bones get longer and the bone is not as strong or able to tolerate sudden changes in activity. Bone stress injury is the most common cause of low back pain in sporty children , especially in sports involving arching of the lower back such as cricket, tennis serving, gymnastics and kicking a ball.
These injuries are common in sport and often occur during periods of rapid growth or sudden increases in training intensity.
