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When you sleep and put a pillow under your knees, will that help you grow taller?

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Dr. Daniel Solomon answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Nope: A pillow behind you knees can have alleviate night pain related to a swollen knee, but it won't do anything for gaining height.

Answered 1/19/2020

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A member asked:

When you sleep and put a pillow under your knees, will that help you grow taller?

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