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Do Stretching Exercises Help In Increasing Height At The Age Of 35?
Question: Is height increase possible at age 35
I have heard about stretching exercises and diet which might help
I have heard about stretching exercises and diet which might help
Brief Answer:
Stretching exercises can increase the virtual upper segment ratio.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
Absolute increase in height is virtually not possible after the age of 18-20 years.
Excess nutritional inputs through diet at this age will only contribute to weight gain and not height gain.
There is some evidence that stretching exercises can lead to apparent lengthening by stretching of ligaments.These exercise can increase the upper body segment ratio by increasing the virtual height of the vertebral column.
Hence under expert hands, you can adopt and start practising these stretches.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Stretching exercises can increase the virtual upper segment ratio.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
Absolute increase in height is virtually not possible after the age of 18-20 years.
Excess nutritional inputs through diet at this age will only contribute to weight gain and not height gain.
There is some evidence that stretching exercises can lead to apparent lengthening by stretching of ligaments.These exercise can increase the upper body segment ratio by increasing the virtual height of the vertebral column.
Hence under expert hands, you can adopt and start practising these stretches.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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