Factors contributing to abnormalities in growth can be either be genetically induced, related to injuries, or plain bad habits like poor posture and lack of exercise. Some common conditions and their remedies in case of them being minor are explained below.
Knock-Knees: Those suffering from this condition due to improperly healed injuries walk with most of their weight on the inside of their soles. A natural solution to less severe knock knees is to walk with weight on the outside of the foot. Special shoes are also available for assistance.
Bow Legs: This is a condition in which the knees sway away from each other. Since those suffering from bow legs walk with most of their weight on the rim of their soles, the natural remedy for minor cases is to walk on the inside of the soles. Special shoes can also help in this condition.
Tilted Pelvis: If the pelvis is held too far forward, the condition is called as tilted pelvis and it reduces how tall you stand. It usually happens due to weak stomach muscles. Grow Taller 4 Idiots describes several special exercises to strengthen these muscles.
Hyper Extended Knees: The knees bend backwards in this condition caused mainly due to trauma or injuries. Exercising and strengthening the thigh muscles can alleviate minor cases. Also, the knees should be consciously kept loose to prevent them from locking back.
Scoliosis: Scoliosis, the lateral curvature of the spine, can be remedied by stretching and exercises that strengthen the back muscles. Imbalances in posture and misalignment of the spine can be corrected through these exercises. Severe cases need surgery to reduce curvature.
Basic and advanced exercises that correct posture, align the spine right, strengthen the core and stimulate deep sleep can be found in the ebook Grow Taller 4 Idiots. Several physical conditions that affect height growth can be easily remedied through specific exercises that target affected areas.
Stress: Psychological factors like stress and strain affect the release of growth hormones in the body. This is especially true of children growing up in an abusive atmosphere. Care must be taken and medical help should be sought to avoid stunted growth due to stress.
