Children's Feet

There is no such thing as normal foot pain for a child. When a child complains of foot pain the parents take them to the pediatrician and he just says "he will outgrow it." Sound familiar? The most common pain is when he or she wakes up in the middle of night with a leg cramp. This is commonly called "growing pain." This should not be a concern if they occur infrequently. When it occurs, have the child stand and "walk it off." If it is a nightly occurrence, like several times a week, you should visit your doctor.
But it is a bigger concern if the child has pain when standing, walking, or running. These can be caused by biomechanical imbalance that cause instability of the leg and foot. This is when a visit to a podiatrist is highly recommended. Usually a custom orthotic will be prescribed.