I am 18 years old. Will I grow taller with proper nutrition, running, and stretching?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 18 years old with a height of five feet five inches. Can I have an increase in height by doing running with stretching exercise and by taking proper nutrition? I need an expert opinion. Please help me.

Answered by Hemang Sudhakarbhai Jani

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern about gaining height. Height is a genetically predetermined one and we cannot change anything beyond a certain limit. Height gets affected due to the growth of long bones and it becomes fixed once we reach 18 years. You can do other exercises like jogging, running, swimming to stimulate the growth hormone in the body up to a certain limit. As your age is 18 now, your bones may not be fused. So you can try doing other exercises. As your height is five feet five inches, I think that it is good enough. Height does not affect your success and appearance. You can do pranayama meditation and sudarshan kriya. It gives you physical, mental, and emotional stability.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At September 14, 2020
Reviewed At January 3, 2024

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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