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Is there anyway stretching or sitting cross legged can permanently make one grow taller? how about stretching from chiropractors manipulations? i'm 40

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: No, at 40 years old your growth plates have closed and you have reached your full height.

Answered 7/24/2017

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A member asked:

Is there anyway stretching or sitting cross legged can permanently make one grow taller? how about stretching from chiropractors manipulations? i'm 40

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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