Neck... stretching exercises

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I'm 20 year old male...can i add 1 inch extra to my height..by. Stretching of neck...does..neck lenghy can be increased by stretching it

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Dr. Pranav Mahajan

Orthopedic surgeon 15 yrs exp Indore

No. Height cannot be increased by stretching the neck. Avoid doing it. That may cause overstretching or sprain around that region. Why do you want to increase your height. Height usually increases till the time bone growth occurs and physes are open.

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Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist 59 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. N. C. Gupta

Orthopedist 59 yrs exp Delhi

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Neck exercises will help you to feel better. It will certainly not increase your height.