Statesboro, GA
A 19-year-old male asked:
I'm a 19 year old male, 5'6" with a short spine. dad is 5'11" mom is 5'2" i have a inseam of 33", same as dad, who is normal. never had the pubertal growth spurt. can i have a growth spurt in my spine?
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Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
Very unlikely but...: I am sorry to tell you that most men stop growing around age 18- but occasionally some will grow until age 21 or so. Taking measures to increase your production of growth hormone might help, but if your growth plates have closed (like most 19 yo's) then you've reached your max.
See "http://www.Thebodywellusa.Com/blog/dr-mike-carraghers-top-10-ways-to-increase-your-human-growth-hormone-hgh-levels".
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Dr. Douglas Linville IIanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 32 years experience
Short trunk: This could indicate scoliosis. If you have a bump in your back that is worse when bending forward, that would explain completely. At 19, not much (if any) spinal growth left. A spine surgeon or orthopedic surgeon would be a good resource if you have questions.
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Statesboro, GA
A 19-year-old male asked:
19 yo male im 5'6. Dad=5'11, mom=5'2. Dad inseam=32, my inseam=32. I've never had the pubertal growth spurt. Could my spine still have a growth spurt?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Maybe,maybe not: Your predicted height based on your parents is m+f/2 +2.5 inches or 133/2=66.5+2.5=69".If your growth centers remain open there is potential for more growth.An x-ray of your left hand could be assessed for bone maturity.If the bone maturity is that of a 19yo you are likely finished growing.If the growth centers are open and your bone maturity is similar to a 15 yo you may grow a couple inches.
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