2023-09-20 16:28:04
Declining height with age is considered normal, but in some cases it can be caused by serious diseases and unhealthy changes in the body. What is the truth regarding this? How do we deal with hunched back?
The process of regeneration of bone tissue in the human body slows down between the ages of 35 and 40 years, and its destruction is faster than its renewal. As a result, the bones suffer and become weaker and thinner. The intervertebral discs also undergo changes and become denser and harder, and also shrink, and because of this the distance between them decreases, which affects the Human height.
This is what writer Anastasia Pliskaneva discussed, in a report on the Russian “Heroin” website, highlighting at the beginning the reasons why people become shorter as they age and then the most effective ways to avoid this.
The intervertebral discs undergo changes and shrink, and because of this, the distance between them decreases, which affects the height of a person (Shutterstock)
Reasons that cause a person to become shorter than they should be:
When the creation of new bone does not keep pace with the loss of old bone, a person suffers from osteoporosis, which a person often does not notice until he breaks a bone from the slightest blow or fall. People with advanced age may suffer from what is known as “sarcopenia,” or muscle atrophy and loss of the ability to perform their function, which makes the person feel that he is no longer able to carry a weight that was previously easy for him, and this may be due to changes in hormonal levels or diseases that lead to a decrease in weight. In physical activity, endocrine disorders, or other ailments. Bad posture when sitting or lying down, or even during some activities, makes the back muscles get used to working incorrectly. Part of those muscles may lose endurance and strength, and the other part will work excessively, and this leads to an abnormal posture. A defect in the arches of the foot causes its ligaments to lose their elasticity and rigidity over the years, leading to the arch of the foot drooping, as it becomes flat, which is why the person appears shorter. This does not mean losing a few centimeters of height, but in combination with other age-related changes it can play a role. in that. Lifestyle, as it affects the decrease in height with age. For example, people who exercise and are physically active lose fewer inches in height than those who do not exercise. Diet is also important, as a person who does not get enough micronutrients throughout his life is likely to become much shorter than someone who eats properly.
How do you maintain your height?
Although a slight decrease in height with age is inevitable, this process can be slowed down through some simple habits, including:
Strengthen your back muscles: Monitor your posture by maintaining appropriate physical activity, including brisk walking.
Maintaining the balance of vitamins in the body: To avoid decreasing height with age, it is important to eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. It is especially important to monitor the intake of calcium, iron, vitamin D and phosphorus, as they are necessary to maintain healthy joints and bones. Also, do not forget to undergo tests at least once a year to rule out a lack of nutrients in the body or visit a doctor in a timely manner to improve its balance.
Quit alcohol, coffee and smoking: Beware of smoking and drinking alcohol because they are habits that destroy health, and when combined with lack of physical activity, they contribute to decreased height with age.
Do some stretching exercises: Another good habit to get into is to stretch your back daily, as this will help increase the range of motion of your joints and improve the flexibility of your back.
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