Episode 121: Why Scoliosis Makes You Shorter (& 3 Ways To Get Taller)
Does it feel like scoliosis has made you shorter? The reality is that’s probably the case but you’re not stuck that way.
In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I’m breaking down why scoliosis can reduce your height and, more importantly, what you can do to change that. You’ll learn the three biggest contributors to height loss with scoliosis and what steps you can take to address each one.
You’ll hear how things like dehydrated fascia, wedged discs, and poor decompression strategies play a major role—and why just stretching or strength training isn’t enough.
Plus, I’ll share how one Scoliosis Strength Collective member actually gained a full inch of height in her 60s and how you can apply the same approach.
Living with scoliosis doesn’t mean giving up on strength, mobility, or even your height. This episode is a great place to start taking it back.
Resources Mentioned:
Google Review From Scoliosis Strength Collective Member Who Gained 1 Inch!
Check Out The Fascia Comparison Photo Here
Schedule a Discovery Call w/ Meghan
My Virtual Scoliosis Coaching Services
My Website
FREE At-Home Exercises For Scoliosis
Research Studies Mentioned:
Sarma A, Barman B, Das GC, Saikia H, Momin AD. Correlation between the arm-span and the standing height among males and females of the Khasi tribal population of Meghalaya state of North-Eastern India. J Family Med Prim Care. 2020 Dec 31;9(12):6125-6129. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1350_20. PMID: 33681051; PMCID: PMC7928122.
Trask M, Yang S, Gupta A, Yaszay B, Bauer JM, Redding G. Body mass index adjustments in children with early onset scoliosis: arm span BMI. Spine Deform. 2025 Jul;13(4):1263-1267. doi: 10.1007/s43390-025-01056-5. Epub 2025 Feb 23. PMID: 39987549.