Growth plates still open but not I'm not growing?

[Anonymous]

I went to the doctor recently and she took x rays of my hand and wrist to see if I was still growing. It showed that my growth plates are still wide open, but then why aren't I growing at all? I'm 18 btw.

[What-do-I-know]

This is a BIG reason why I'm against people your age & younger lifting heavy weights at the gym.

It was smart to get them x rayed.

It doesn't mean that you are going to grow anymore it simply means that they haven't closed yet.

Look at it like a wide cut. If you take the bandage off after a few days the skin hasn't grown back together.

This is on a much bigger scale since our bodies grow slowly over time.

You can call the office & ask the nurse your question. I'm sure they will be happy to elaborate on it for you.

[Camilus]

Just because they haven't ossified yet doesn't mean you are going to necessarily grow anymore, it just means you have the potential to grow more.

[beerY33]

Same thing happened to me. Made me more susceptible to twisting/spraining/etc. things, but I haven't grown in a while. I don't think I'm still like that, but... yeah... umm... what's your question?

[Asker]

Why I haven't gone through a growth spurt recently? lol I guess that's the question.

[beerY33]

it happens. that's just how it works. what Camilus said.

[Anonymous]

Guys usually hit another growth spurt in their early 20's so you might be at a slow growth period right now but still have some growing to do.