Combined Low-Level Laser and Ultrasound Therapy for Growing Pains in Children Aged Four to Twelve Years: A Pilot Study.

Growing pains are a frequent form of musculoskeletal pain in children, with an uncertain etiology and currently limited therapeutic options. Considering the need for non-pharmacological approaches, the potential of low-level laser therapy combined with ultrasonic therapy stands out as a possible therapeutic technique for this condition. The objective of this study was to analyze the safety and efficacy of this treatment in children diagnosed with growing pains in order to justify the development of further research on the same topic. After confirmation of the diagnosis, participants were randomized into a treatment group, treated with the laser and ultrasound-emitting equipment, and a placebo group. Pain was assessed at three time points and recorded in a diary for 30 days. The results indicated clinical safety and possible efficacy, reinforcing the need for further clinical trials on the subject.