Shin Splints, Sore Knees, and Growing Bones: How We Help Young Athletes Stay Healthy

Chiropractic and Shockwave Support for Active Kids in Lehi

By Dr. Andrew Kakishita | Kinetic Chiropractic – Lehi, UT

As fall sports kick off, young athletes all over Lehi are ramping up their training—and many are also ramping up their pain. Shin splints, sore knees, and achy ankles are common in active kids, especially during periods of rapid growth. At Kinetic Chiropractic, we help young athletes stay in the game by addressing these issues early and effectively.

Why Do Kids Hurt During Sports?

During growth spurts, bones often grow faster than muscles and tendons can keep up. Add in hard practices, cleats on turf, and increased training loads, and it’s no surprise that pain shows up. Common complaints include:

• Shin splints (pain along the inner edge of the shin)
• Osgood-Schlatter disease (knee pain below the kneecap)
• Achilles and heel pain
• Iliotibial band tension (outer knee or hip pain)

These issues are more than just growing pains—they’re signs of biomechanical stress and tissue overload.

How We Help at Kinetic Chiropractic

• Chiropractic care restores joint motion and improves movement patterns
• Rehab exercises teach kids how to stabilize, strengthen, and move smarter
• Shockwave Therapy targets painful areas like the shins and knees, accelerating tissue healing without drugs or downtime

Shockwave is especially helpful for chronic or recurring conditions in youth sports, as it stimulates cellular repair and increases blood flow in overloaded tissues.

Help Your Kid Move Pain-Free

If your child is struggling with recurring pain, don’t wait for it to go away on its own. Whether it’s soccer, football, cross-country, or dance, we’re here to support your athlete with smart, safe, and effective care—including Shockwave Therapy in Lehi.