cm0002@lemmy.world to Today I Learned (TIL)@lemmy.ca · 2 months agoTIL Girls of the Kayan tribe start wearing neck rings at around 5 years old. The rings can stretch their necks to a length of about 15 inches (38 cm).en.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square6fedilinkarrow-up137arrow-down10
arrow-up137arrow-down1external-linkTIL Girls of the Kayan tribe start wearing neck rings at around 5 years old. The rings can stretch their necks to a length of about 15 inches (38 cm).en.wikipedia.orgcm0002@lemmy.world to Today I Learned (TIL)@lemmy.ca · 2 months agomessage-square6fedilink
minus-squareTonyTonyChopper@mander.xyzlinkfedilinkarrow-up5·2 months agoBones don’t stretch. Makes complete sense that this practice just puts your shoulders into a horrible posture so your neck seems longer.
minus-squareBubs@lemmy.ziplinkfedilinkarrow-up4·2 months agoI’m sure the largest effect is from the shoulders moving, but I think it’s disingenuous to say it does nothing to the neck. Sure, the bones aren’t going to stretch themselves, but surely the cartilage/discs will stretch to some degree, right?
Bones don’t stretch. Makes complete sense that this practice just puts your shoulders into a horrible posture so your neck seems longer.
I’m sure the largest effect is from the shoulders moving, but I think it’s disingenuous to say it does nothing to the neck. Sure, the bones aren’t going to stretch themselves, but surely the cartilage/discs will stretch to some degree, right?