:

Can your neck get shorter as you age? The surprising truth behind perceived changes

It's a fact that many people lose an inch or two of height over their lifespan due to aging. This overall shrinking can give the illusion that your neck is getting shorter, but the visible change is caused by several different physiological factors, not a literal reduction in your neck bones' length. While your cervical vertebrae maintain their length, age-related changes in posture and spine health can make you ask, 'Can your neck get shorter as you age?'