Can you make yourself taller by stretching?
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Yes, absolutely. When we are sitting at our desk, when we're driving, we become a little bit more kyphotic, which means that we're getting a little more hunched over. This also means our chest is getting tighter, and our back muscles are getting weaker to support us from standing upright.
So, when we stretch our chest and strengthen our back muscles, all of a sudden, we can enable ourselves to sit up taller, therefore we grow taller. And it takes little by little because it's hard. Our muscles are not used to that, they're weak and naturally want to go back to what felt comfortable.
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So, when we stretch our chest and strengthen our back muscles, all of a sudden, we can enable ourselves to sit up taller, therefore we grow taller. And it takes little by little because it's hard. Our muscles are not used to that, they're weak and naturally want to go back to what felt comfortable.
Unfortunately, you won't grow any extra inches or centimeters by stretching. However, if tight muscles and poor posture are making you slouch, you may notice a slight increase in visible height after stretching because it helps you stand up straighter.
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No that is not true but there is a myth if you sleep on your back you will grow taller but lol really to the actually point though drink a lot of milk it really helps with growth and eat right like fruits and vegetables and try playing sports and be active.
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