Well I'm 14 1/2 years old, about 126-128 pounds and I'm really having trouble with height. I'm about 5'3 / 5'4 and that's considered short in my school, which is really giving me stress. I'd really appreciate it if you guys gave me some specific advice on how to get taller.

I haven't been growing since last year, and I hate to say this but I started smoking(3-5 cigarettes a day) around that time and quit just about 2 months ago. I'm guessing that's part of the reason for my stunted growth, and I hope I can start growing really soon. I've done cross country, wrestling & swimming, and i'm starting to get into basketball, but I hate going to the gym because theres always a lot of good people and I am just starting. Right now, my sleeping patterns are about 11-12PM to 7AM and on the weekends, 11PM-1AM to 10-12 AM.I try to focus on good posture throughout the day. I think my torso is pretty small. By the way, I have mild scoliosis =/.


To sum it up, I'd like to learn about:
-If I should do wrestling again next year, I've noticed that a lot of wrestlers are short and I'm wondering if it is bad for growing.
-If I should take up swimming or running, I hear that these two are great for height growth.
-What kind of day & night exercises/stretches can I do?
-If that period of smoking would have stunted my growth forever..... ):
-If inversion tables can be used to help promote growth (my mom got me one b/c of my scoliosis) and if so, how?
-If any aspect in my lifestyle pattern can be harmful to my growth.
-If pushing your muscles too hard / getting really buff is bad at an early age
-I know my sleeping patterns are bad, when should I be sleeping?
-Any things I should constantly think about throughout the day.
-Any other things I should do to help me grow taller.

It would make my soul happier if you guys helped me out. Thanks.

Wrestlers are wrestlers because they are short, not vise versa.

The gym is good, but NEVER be discouraged because there's someone a little better than you!