We know that a person grows up to a certain age (girls – up to 18, guys – up to 24 years). After growth stops. Is it possible to grow after 25? To answer this question, you need to understand the process of growth.
Why we grow
Man grows by increasing the length of bones. And this process continues until the zones of bone growth are completely closed – the cartilaginous zones in the spine and on the ends of the tubular bones. While on these sites there is a coarse tissue, it is possible to significantly increase the length of the body under the influence of growth hormones. When the cartilage zones ossify with age, it will prevent further growth.
It turns out that the growth due to the elongation of bones after 25 years will not work, except with the help of surgical intervention. But it is possible to “stretch” your body by a few additional centimeters. And it’s not too difficult.
How to increase the growth
This can be achieved by stretching the intervertebral discs. The whole point is that the human spine consists of 24 vertebrae, sacrum and coccyx. Between the vertebrae are intervertebral disks, which absorb and absorb the load and provide flexibility of the spine due to the fact that they consist of a cartilaginous tissue. And if this cartilage, it can be stretched, which will lead to an increase in the length of the trunk.
In fact, most people are 2-6 cm (and even more) below their maximum possible growth. The reason for this is the spongy nature of the intervertebral discs, which are compressed by gravity and high pressure, which can be caused, for example, by poor posture, lifting weights above the head.
Therefore, even if you regularly engage in stretching exercises, your growth will not remain constant unless you correct your posture, stop lifting weights over your head and strengthen your torso muscles.
How much can you add in growth
Let’s count. There are 23 intervertebral discs in the spine. If you stretch each of them by only 3 mm, then in total you can add about 7 cm in height. Not bad, is it?
There is a case where one circus artist could grow on the stage for as much as 16 cm only by stretching the spine.
What exercises increase growth
There are a lot of different exercises for stretching the spine, I will highlight only a few of the simplest and most effective. They will be enough to start.
1. Vis on the horizontal bar
Perhaps this is the simplest of all exercises. You only need to hang on the bar and stay in this position for 15-30 seconds. The rest of the work for you will make the power of attraction. It is recommended to practice 2-3 daily.
Here’s how it looks:
2. Extension of the spinal column
To perform this exercise, you need to lie face down on your stomach and stretch your arms with your legs so that a straight line is formed. Now raise your left hand, and behind it – your left foot. Hold in this position for 20-30 seconds, and then change your arm and leg. Do 2-3 approaches.
3. Cat Stretching
4. Exercise “Cobra”
Conclusion
If you undertook stretching the spine, then do not forget to strengthen the muscles of the torso, especially the press. After all, the stronger your muscles, the greater their resistance to pressure, which occurs on the torso due to gravity or poor posture.
And remember: to stretch your torso by several centimeters is not difficult, as well as to lose these centimeters, if you stop practicing regularly.
