Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease can be another cause of leg pain, especially in young teens and growing kids. It often features inflammation in your leg where the tendon attaches to the tibia or shinbone. During the adolescence, some tendons and muscles grow quickly at different rates. With physical activities, differences in the strength and size of the quadriceps muscles could put more pressure on the growth plate, which results in injuries and pain. Thus, teenage athletes who often run and jump are at higher risks of developing this condition. Fortunately, Osgood-Schlatter disease could be successfully treated with simple measures like OTC drugs and rest. [9]
