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I stretch my neck and body . it seems that my neck is getting longer which is adding to my height. is this possible? i am done growing taller. am 28.

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Mm difference: Every day our spine compresses a few mm which stretch out again when we become horizontal again. I suppose it might be possible to stretch a few mm more with exercises, but very loittle

Answered 1/23/2017

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