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Doctor please help me i'm 22 years old, can i increase my height by doing some stretching exercises.i'm 5.5 now?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No significant or: permanent change from stretching. Good posture is always important though.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 12/5/2017

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