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Can going to a chiropractor for herniated discs make you 1, 2 or more inches taller? if so, is that growth temporary or permanent?

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Not very likely: Chiropractic manipulations can reduce symptoms from herniated discs, but will not restore disc height, and therefore will not make you taller.

Answered 7/28/2015

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No: That will not happen. To learn more about your condition, check out spine-health.Com. Good luck.

Dr Green agreed

Answered 7/28/2015

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