Category: Adult growth

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the human brain, particularly the prefrontal cortex, continues developing until around age 25. This vital fact reshapes our understanding of young adulthood and the central question: Am I fully developed at 23?

The medical consensus is definitive: once growth plates fuse, typically in the late teens, they cannot be reactivated. This makes it medically impossible to activate growth plates after 30, but understanding the underlying science can help you focus on realistic goals for your posture and overall spinal health.