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Read going to chiropractor made a few adults permanently taller by a few inches. a myth or is it possible? posture unchanged so that didnf add height.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

MYTH: Chiropractic adjustments can temporarily add height (by "straightening slipped vertebrae" but these adjustments are generally not permanent!! My opinion only...lets see what the Chiropractors have to say!!!!!! Dr Z

Answered 8/26/2017

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33 YO w/herniated discs.Can I grow taller by seeing chiropractor? Know you feel taller by improving posture but can he make me permanently grow 3 inch

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I read chiropractor can make u stand 3 inches taller. Can u really see that big of a difference? I'm not hunched over, posture pretty good to begin w/

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Can you tell me how a chiropractor actually help correct postural distortions?

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I know chiropractor can make you stand taller but how did I grow 3 inches in height after going? I stopped visits 4 yrs ago & am still 3 inches taller

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