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How many inches can you lose of your height if you have bad posture?

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Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

None : When you resume good posture it all returns.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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I have bad posture, and also less height. Can improving posture add an inch to my height? 20, 173 cm.

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Nobody knows why I'd restart growing again by 2.5 inch or more @ 37 after reached adult height in early 20s. Posture wasnt bad; bones should be closed?

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