Hello guys, it's been a while since I grow at all! And I'm starting to think about the factors which are probably stopping me growing. Today I had a thought about my school bag, Its really heavy because I'm too lazy to pack the right books for my classes each day, and as a result of that I might have stunted my growth. My school bag weighs about "1 stone and a bit". Do you think that is the case? If so can I still grow if I kill down the weight?
2006-11-22 09:28:36 · 9 answers · asked by Changeh 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
stunt growth NO bad back YES
2006-11-22 09:31:00 · answer #1 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't effect your growth rate at all, but I used to carry a big heavy bag all throughout high school and now I'm the shortest in my family with bad back problems. It could just be genetics though. I don't mind being short, but it's the back problems that are a nuisance. It's understandable that your mom would be worried about your back, but it's also your body and should be your choice what bag you choose to carry in school. Best of luck! :-)
2016-03-29 05:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know what a "stone" is but if it feels heavy, then it is heavy. think about this weight on your spine all day every day... especially if you always carry them in a bag over one shoulder. this is VERY VERY bad for your spine!!! keep the schoolbag weight to a minimum as much as possible, pull the bag strap over your head so the strap is on one shoulder and the bag hangs under the other arm so the weight is more evenly distributed and switch shoulders each day.
2006-11-22 09:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Patti B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't stunt your growth per se, but it could cause your spine to curve, which would make it seem like you're not growing.
2006-11-22 09:36:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well get rid of the heavy bag beacuse that only makes u stay the same hight because it's so heavy on your sholders.waer something light work out more and be4 u know it u'll be super tall
2006-11-22 09:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by Haitian Princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it only takes a few mins to pack a school bag! its probably making ur spine bend!!
2006-11-22 09:32:37 · answer #6 · answered by Just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weight of your bookbag has nothing to do with your stalled growth.
2006-11-22 09:31:18 · answer #7 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not keep you from growing (your genetics decide your height) but you will probably be left with bad back pains,shoulder pains, bad posture.
2006-11-22 09:36:37 · answer #8 · answered by bosnjgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it can give you over-stressed spinal disks. Then you'll need to have several operations to correct that.
2006-11-22 09:37:04 · answer #9 · answered by krystal s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋