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3.5 year old back pain

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WorriedAboutArthur · 03/02/2025 19:42

Good Evening,
I’m looking for a bit of advice as I’ve got myself into a bit of a panic.
My 3.5 year old daughter went to a birthday party yesterday where there was a bouncy castle and older children (6 year olds party). She was bouncing about with the other children and they were all being a bit rough but I think she was just watching the other children at this point. After the party she mentioned that her back was hurting (no crying or anything as if she really hurt herself at any point of the party).
Nothing mentioned this morning, but when I got home from work this evening she was crying because of her hurting back. She may have done something to it today to aggravate it but not 100% sure as she was with family and nothing was mentioned, she was more interested in telling us about her restaurant lunch that she’d had today.
She seemed to be walking absolutely fine, has full control of bladder and bowels and went to bed okay after some nurofen at tea time.
Am I being silly to wait a few days and see or should I be getting her checked over beforehand? On the one hand I think she’s just hurt herself and she needs time to recover but on the other hand I’ve convinced myself it’s caused by something more sinister.

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AmberBeaker · 03/02/2025 19:48

Totally get why you're a bit panicked and I'd be the same myself but my 4yo complains of back pain sometimes when he's constipated... could it be something as minor as that? My back hurts if I'm blocked up (sorry TMI) and I generally find kids digestion goes a bit off after a day with treats/junk food like a party. Just trying to suggest benign things it could be!

WorriedAboutArthur · 03/02/2025 19:52

AmberBeaker · 03/02/2025 19:48

Totally get why you're a bit panicked and I'd be the same myself but my 4yo complains of back pain sometimes when he's constipated... could it be something as minor as that? My back hurts if I'm blocked up (sorry TMI) and I generally find kids digestion goes a bit off after a day with treats/junk food like a party. Just trying to suggest benign things it could be!

Thank you, yes this did cross my mind too (after a google re: back pain!) she generally does have regular bowel movements but not sure if she’s been today, will definitely keep an eye on this though. Thank you for the reassurance! ☺️

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