What does having a "growing pain" mean?

Question

I've been having them a lot lately in the backs of my knees and the inside of my elbow. Does it mean I'm growing or what?

Answer 1

"growing pains" are just a fill in answer for any random pain you may be having. I guess you could be growing. It sounds more like you are having joint pains. Do you run often?

Answer 2

Well Im Not Posative that You Grown While Its Doing That But Iv Read And Its Reasearch Shows That U Do. I Have Them, U Must Not Be That Old im 15 And Get them Somtimes Its Hurts Bad When Its In The Legs But Youll Be Fine .It Just Means Your Growning.

Answer 3

As you grow up, particularly when you hit puberty, your bones and muscles begin to develop.  Sometimes your bones and muscles are growing really fast, and it aches some as the rest of your body works to keep up.  If the pain gets really bad, or is more than just an ache you might want to see a doctor.  It is a normal part of growing up, and usually nothing to worry about.