Is your child sore or actually injured? In youth soccer, soreness is common during long seasons filled with practices and tournaments — but not all pain is the same. This article helps parents and players understand the key differences between normal soreness and injury, including warning signs like persistent hamstring pain, pain with sprinting or kicking, and when discomfort may lead to extended time away from play. Learn how to recognize patterns early so young athletes can stay healthy, confident, and on the field long-term.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy has helped with tendonitis, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis