TonyTonyChopper comments on TIL 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).

TIL 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.org)

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[–] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Bones don't stretch. Makes complete sense that this practice just puts your shoulders into a horrible posture so your neck seems longer.

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[–] Bubs@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 year ago

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?

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