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Is it true chiropractic adjustments can straighten an adult's spine and add about 3 inches in height? is that temporary or permanent added height?

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There is a : Difference between bettering ones posture and actually increasing ones height......I think in resign three inches might be a bit of an exaggeration.....

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/28/2015

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