Will playing basketball make you taller? Three points to note

Many parents believe that letting their children play basketball can help them grow taller, so they encourage their children to play basketball more. But there are also some children who play basketball but do not grow taller. So what is the problem? Can playing basketball really make people grow taller? What kind of help do parents need to provide for their children's growth during this period?

1. Why do we grow taller?

The reason why people can grow taller is because of the growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Playing basketball for five minutes continuously can consume one-fifth of the body's energy, that is, physical strength. After continuous exercise, as physical strength continues to decline, the amount of nutrients and oxygen required by the human body will continue to increase. Through food, breathing and accelerated blood flow, the pituitary gland can continue to secrete more growth hormone to meet the needs of the human body. In this way, a person's height is also affected. Children who want to grow taller can choose to do pull-up bars, skip ropes, play basketball, etc., which are all very helpful.

2. How to grow taller by playing basketball?

1. Hold the ball with five fingers and tighten your fingers inward. Catch the ball with your palm the moment it falls. Hold the ball with five fingers and squeeze your fingers inward. Catch the ball with your palm the moment it falls

2. Trunk dribbling: Place the ball at your waist and circle it. The key to this movement is to face forward and not look at the ball. Then practice dribbling in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction.

3. Things to note when playing basketball

First, pay attention to safety. According to my experience, there are two situations where injuries are most likely to occur:

1. Knuckle contusion. It will be very painful on the first day, so you should apply ice immediately, and apply heat after 24 hours to disperse the bruises;

2. Sprain. If you sprain your hand or ankle, you must be careful. Apart from the first treatment, you must not exert any more force, especially on the ankle, which can easily become a habitual sprain.

Second, formal guidance. If your child is interested, you can suggest that he or she join the school team. This is beneficial to his or her physical and mental health and will also be a form of protection. It is a very good environment for children's development and the cultivation of their sense of cooperation.

Third, follow up on nutrition.

As parents, you should supplement your children's nutrition in time. At this time, you can drink more bone soup to supplement calcium. Otherwise, children are prone to leg cramps in the middle of the night.