Height, Orthopedics FAQ

Can Swimming Help You Grow Taller? Insights on Height Increase

I need to grow taller? Is swimming effective for increasing height? Currently, I am 160.5 cm tall and I would like to grow taller. Please help me.

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At the age of twelve, there is still potential for growth. Engaging in regular exercise, avoiding picky eating, and maintaining a balanced diet can contribute to achieving this potential. Swimming does not necessarily guarantee an increase in height.

Understanding Growth Spurts: Why Your Height May Plateau in Puberty

I want to grow taller? Hello, I am in sixth grade and my height was 157.5 cm. In the first half of the semester, I grew 4.5 cm, but now I have only grown 1.2 cm. Is this related to puberty? By the way, I have already started to experience voice changes. Please help me.

Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
Hello, A-Nan. Generally, the average age for male adolescents to go through their growth spurt is between 14 to 18 years old. Since you are currently under 12 years old, you may not have reached the age for rapid growth yet. Of course, the timing of development varies from person...

Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth Factors and Tips

Growing taller I graduated from junior high school at a height of 165 cm, and now in my second year of high school, I am 166 cm. Am I not growing enough? I feel like I started to develop a habit of masturbation unknowingly since the second year of junior high, but I only do it on...

Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
Hello, Wei-Jie: The factors determining height are quite complex, but they generally relate to genetic inheritance, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Typically, boys experience their fastest growth during adolescence between the ages of 14 and 18, while girls do so between 12 and 1...

Understanding Growth Patterns and the Impact of Masturbation in Adolescents

Grow taller, gain weight, masturbation? I started masturbating in the fifth grade, and now I'm in the first semester of ninth grade. I measured my height and found that I'm only 167 cm. In the first semester of eighth grade, I was 161 cm, and in the second semester, I w...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Ah Wei: Height is more related to genetics, nutrition, and exercise. Generally, boys' growth tends to conclude around the ages of 15 or 16. To confirm this, an X-ray can be performed to check if the growth plates are closed. Masturbation should not significantly impact growt...

Can You Really Grow Taller After 25? Debunking Height Myths

Growing taller I watched an advertisement on Dongsen Shopping last night about height-increasing products. They claimed that teenagers over 10 years old could grow more than 10 centimeters, and even people in their 20s and 30s could increase their height by 2 to 4 centimeters. Is...

Dr. Zhang Shengben Reply:
Individuals who have not fully developed can still grow taller because their growth plates have not yet fused. Once the growth plates fuse, it becomes nearly impossible to grow taller. If there are any questions, it is advisable to consult an orthopedic specialist nearby.

Understanding Compression Fractures: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Next Steps

Compression fracture On April 12, I fell from a height and landed on my buttocks. The doctor diagnosed me with a compression fracture of the T11 and T12 vertebrae. However, I have been experiencing more pain in my lumbar region. Why is that? Additionally, I often feel weakness in...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
BB: Vertebral compression fractures typically have a recovery period of about 3 to 6 months. It is important to monitor for any deterioration, which could further affect the spinal nerves. If necessary, a CT scan or MRI can be performed for further evaluation. Wishing you a speed...

Can You Still Grow Taller at 26? Exploring Height Increase Options

Height increase Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if there are any methods for me to increase my height. I am currently 26 years old and 164 cm tall. I would like to grow to at least 170 cm. Is there any way to achieve this?

Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
The growth plates of tall individuals typically fuse between the ages of 16 and 20. At this point, no amount of medication, nutrition, or physical stimulation can increase height. Currently popular limb-lengthening surgeries are not recommended solely for height increase, as they...

Can Adults Still Grow Taller After Growth Plates Close?

Height growth issues About seven years ago, I started practicing Qigong, and every morning I would do it. I noticed a peculiar phenomenon: during my annual health check-ups, I discovered that I had grown taller by one centimeter over the years. I didn't think much of it, ass...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it is not impossible to grow taller after the growth plates have fused, but the likelihood is low, and the potential increase in height is minimal (only a few centimeters). The exact reasons for this are not clearly understood, but it is most ...

Uneven Shoulder Height: Signs of Scoliosis and Treatment Options

Uneven shoulder height? The left shoulder is slightly higher than the right; does this indicate scoliosis? What tests are needed to confirm scoliosis? What treatments should be pursued afterward? Will these treatments require out-of-pocket expenses? Can scoliosis cause lower back...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Xiao Guang: The difference in height on both sides of your shoulders is indeed a common manifestation of scoliosis. Generally, an X-ray can reveal this condition, and treatment options range from observation to surgery, depending on the severity. Since you are in your twenties an...

Understanding Spinal Compression: When to Seek Medical Attention

Supplemental spinal compression Doctor, I would like to ask: Before I learned about the spinal compression, I experienced soreness on both sides of the sacroiliac joint, near the area that seems to be affected by the compressed spine. Is this soreness also due to the compression?...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It may be related to compression; if the pain persists, you should see a doctor. Typically, spinal compression fractures occur due to injuries, such as falling from a height, car accidents, or falls. In younger populations, these fractures are often caused by high-impact forces, ...

Understanding Spinal Compression: Symptoms, Monitoring, and Impact

Spinal compression Hello Doctor: Today I visited an orthopedic specialist due to lower back pain, and it was discovered that the first vertebra from the bottom of my spine is experiencing compression, appearing somewhat trapezoidal. The doctor advised me to continue monitoring it...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The bone appears trapezoidal, which may indicate a previous injury or compression. Given your age, it is less likely to be caused by osteoporosis. It is advisable to have another X-ray in six months; if there are no changes, it should be fine. Continuous compression leading to a ...

Understanding Disc Issues: Is My Nucleus Pulposus Drying Out?

I would like to ask? It seems that the water content in my nucleus pulposus has dried up? Director: Hello. Last week I had an MRI, and the doctor said I have a mild herniated disc, but he noticed that the nucleus pulposus of my fifth lumbar vertebra appears dark. I don't qui...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Between the vertebral bodies, there is an intervertebral disc composed of fibers and water. As age increases, the water content of the intervertebral disc decreases, leading to a reduction in its height. If the intervertebral disc is injured, the nucleus pulposus may herniate, po...

Overcoming Knee Injuries: A Basketball Player's Journey to Recovery

I hope to get back on the basketball court! Hello, Doctor. I am a basketball player living in Taichung. My height is 178 cm and my weight is 78 kg. I have had surgery on both knees: my left knee underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction a year ago, and my right knee had...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you continue with rehabilitation and avoid any vigorous activities for the time being to prevent re-injury. Some benefits of rehabilitation may not be immediately apparent and require a prolonged treatment period. If you have any questions, please vi...

Is My Daughter at Risk for Congenital Hip Dislocation?

Is my daughter suffering from congenital hip dislocation? Hello Doctor: First of all, thank you for your response! My daughter is three months and six days old. We just discovered that her left foot is slightly more than one centimeter shorter than her right foot, but both feet h...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, first-born girls and children born in the breech position are more likely to develop developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), with an incidence rate of about 2%. This is a relatively common orthopedic condition that may not be easily identifi...

Effective Ways to Increase Height: Tips from Orthopedic Experts

How to increase height? I am only 163 cm tall and I really want to grow taller. I wonder if doctors have any suggestions or if there are any resources that could help me. I just want to reach 170 cm.

Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Human height growth is regulated by the growth plates in the bones. Once the growth plates fuse, it is no longer possible to increase height. At 22 years old, your growth plates have completely fused, and you cannot grow taller. Some individuals have undergone surgical procedures...

Estimating Height Using Knee Bone Length: A Comprehensive Guide

Knee osteophyte How can knee bone length be used to estimate height?

Dr. Zhang Shengben Reply:
I apologize for the delayed response due to my vacation. First, I'm not sure if you are asking about 1. predicting adult height using the knee length of infants, or 2. estimating the height of bedridden elderly individuals using their knee length. Regarding 1, it is not feas...

Can I Still Grow Taller? Tips for Height Increase in Adolescents

Is this still considered high? Doctor: I measured my height in February of last semester, and I was 170 cm. This semester, in October, I measured 170.8 cm. Do I still have a chance to grow taller? What can I do to increase my height? Should I focus on my diet or external factors?...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If you are using the same height-measuring device under the same conditions, then an increase of 0.8 centimeters can be considered a slight increase in height. Those who have studied physics know that measurements always have some degree of error, but this error must fall within ...

Understanding Height Growth: Myths and Facts About Exercise and Development

Growing taller? Dr. Shi: I would like to ask you a few questions! 1. Why does weight training hinder height growth? 2. Will sitting down to practice with dumbbells affect my development? 3. In the first year of junior high, I grew 2.3 cm each semester, but in the third year, I on...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The claim that strength training can stunt growth has not been proven. Performing seated dumbbell exercises will not affect development. At your current age of seventeen, if your growth plates have already closed, you will not grow taller. Developing arm muscles does not impact h...

Can Hitting Growth Plates with Books Stimulate Height Growth?

Height increase Can tapping the growth plate with a book every day stimulate growth?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There have been no reports indicating that this method is effective. Height is related to genetics, followed by nutrition and exercise. Striking the growth plates, if done incorrectly, may lead to imbalances in growth, resulting in one side growing faster than the other, which co...

Overcoming Scoliosis: How I Excelled in Running Despite Spinal Deformities

Why can individuals with congenital spinal deformities still run 100 meters in 14.76 to 16.03 seconds? Dear Dr. Wang, I feel like a lucky person! I have two areas of my spine that are curved, resulting in an S-shape (on the X-ray: the spine appears triangular at the two points o...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Xuan Xuan: Scoliosis generally does not cause significant issues in terms of mobility, except for a few extremely severe cases. 1. Scoliosis typically does not worsen after adulthood, but since your curvature is at 43 degrees, it is advisable to consult a spine specialist. 2. Gen...

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