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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Didn't get my catch up growth spurt during puberty, i was a late bloomer, is it too late? I'm 5f8 my dad's 5f9 and mom 5f5, i used to smoke hookah too

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

No: The majority of your "growth" is thru your legs. Your growth plates here are more than likely closed which typically occurs by age 18. Your shoulders may still get broader as your collarbone growth plates are some of the last to fuse. Unfortunately you may be on the shorter side. There are worse things in life my friend.

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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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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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