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Is it possible for only your legs to grow and not your upper body? i have mild scoliosis and my legs feels longer. does that affect my spine or no?
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Growth plates: There are defined times for growth plates to close, so yes, there are periods in your lifetime when legs will grow independently to the rest of your body.
Answered 11/19/2013
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