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A year after going to a chiropractor for herniated disks i find myself very noticeably taller. did the adjustments do that & is this growth permanent?

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Dr. Romila Mushtaq answered

Specializes in Neurology

Chiropractic adjust: Regular chiropractic adjustments can improve posture and help correct mild curvature of spine- this can lead to the ability to comfortably stand taller thus creating feeling of being taller. Herniated discs typically lead to hunched posture

Answered 7/29/2015

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