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Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2015
Question: Hi. I am 34 years old. Currently I am below average height and this has always affected me in life and work. I have very low self esteem issues because if this and have been searching for many years to find a solution to my problem and I find that it is getting worse.

Right now I will try anything. Have there been no breakthroughs in science that can help me grow a few extra inches?

I am very desperate and willing to try anything, except surgery.

Please help me.

Thanking you in advance. XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Only exercises can help to increase apparent height at 34 yrs of age.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

I understand your concern.

I am extremely sorry to say that there are no scientific breakthroughs achieved to increase the height after 30 years of age.

I can suggest you few exercises which help in stretching and increase the apparent height.

1.Stand erect and keep your back straight and feet touching each other without any gap in between. Now slowly lift your hands up till your shoulders and hold it for a few minutes. Move your arms backwards. Inhale while moving your arms upwards and exhale while moving your arms downwards. This exercise gives an appearance of being tall by making your posture erect.

2.While lying down on your back, stretch your left foot towards the right foot and vice versa. Then bring back your feet to their normal position.

3.Bar hanging i.e. holding the bar that is 6 to 7 feet above the ground and swinging your body while hanging from the bar can be beneficial. The back should be kept straight while swinging on the bar.

4.Tadasana: Also known as the mountain pose, this position helps in lengthening your spine. Feeling your feet on the ground, you should stand with your shoulders relaxed without slouching or hunching forward. The leg muscles should be kept strong and the face or jaw should not look tensed.

5.Bhujanga: This position is also known as the cobra pose. Start by stretching your face down on the ground. Press your lower body firmly against the floor while spreading your fingers below your shoulders and tucking your elbows to your sides. While keeping your lower body in contact with the floor, you should inhale and raise your upper body by straightening your arms. Make sure that you raise your body only as far as possible and keep your buttocks firm. This will cause the lengthening of your spine. This pose should be maintained for a slow count of 15. After this, lower your upper body while exhaling. Practicing this pose repetitively enables you to maintain a longer spine while standing, sitting and moving, and thus, increase your height.

6.Stretching: Stretch yourself on a daily basis after having a bath while your muscles are warm. After walking for 5 minutes, gently shake each arm and each leg to loosen up and release tension. The entire side of your body should be stretched, starting from your fingertips through your shoulder and hip till all the way to your toes. This sequence should be repeated at least 3 to 5 times for best results.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment To Increase The Height

Brief Answer: Only exercises can help to increase apparent height at 34 yrs of age. Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, I understand your concern. I am extremely sorry to say that there are no scientific breakthroughs achieved to increase the height after 30 years of age. I can suggest you few exercises which help in stretching and increase the apparent height. 1.Stand erect and keep your back straight and feet touching each other without any gap in between. Now slowly lift your hands up till your shoulders and hold it for a few minutes. Move your arms backwards. Inhale while moving your arms upwards and exhale while moving your arms downwards. This exercise gives an appearance of being tall by making your posture erect. 2.While lying down on your back, stretch your left foot towards the right foot and vice versa. Then bring back your feet to their normal position. 3.Bar hanging i.e. holding the bar that is 6 to 7 feet above the ground and swinging your body while hanging from the bar can be beneficial. The back should be kept straight while swinging on the bar. 4.Tadasana: Also known as the mountain pose, this position helps in lengthening your spine. Feeling your feet on the ground, you should stand with your shoulders relaxed without slouching or hunching forward. The leg muscles should be kept strong and the face or jaw should not look tensed. 5.Bhujanga: This position is also known as the cobra pose. Start by stretching your face down on the ground. Press your lower body firmly against the floor while spreading your fingers below your shoulders and tucking your elbows to your sides. While keeping your lower body in contact with the floor, you should inhale and raise your upper body by straightening your arms. Make sure that you raise your body only as far as possible and keep your buttocks firm. This will cause the lengthening of your spine. This pose should be maintained for a slow count of 15. After this, lower your upper body while exhaling. Practicing this pose repetitively enables you to maintain a longer spine while standing, sitting and moving, and thus, increase your height. 6.Stretching: Stretch yourself on a daily basis after having a bath while your muscles are warm. After walking for 5 minutes, gently shake each arm and each leg to loosen up and release tension. The entire side of your body should be stretched, starting from your fingertips through your shoulder and hip till all the way to your toes. This sequence should be repeated at least 3 to 5 times for best results. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.