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No, jogging does not make you shorter over time. In fact, regular jogging and exercise are generally beneficial for bone and joint health. However, there are a few nuances that might explain where this myth comes from:

• After a run or a long day of standing, people can measure up to 1–2 cm shorter due to spinal compression.

• The intervertebral discs lose some fluid and slightly compress from impact and gravity.

• This is temporary — height returns after lying down or sleeping overnight when the spine rehydrates and decompresses.

• Very intense, high-impact training without proper rest or nutrition can increase risk of disc degeneration or stress fractures over many years — but this is rare and preventable.

• Strength training and stretching help counterbalance the compressive forces of running.

• Height loss with age is mostly due to disc thinning, muscle weakness, and posture changes, not jogging itself.

• In fact, moderate jogging helps maintain bone density, posture, and core strength, which protect against height loss.

✅ Bottom line: Jogging does not make you shorter. It’s one of the best activities for maintaining long-term height, posture, and bone strength — as long as it’s paired with rest, hydration, and stretching.

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