• Bubs@lemmy.zip
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    7 days ago

    I looked up an x ray because none of the relevant articles had one

    I’m far from an expert, but it seems that not only does it straighten and elongate the neck, but it also pushes down all the bones around your shoulders.

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      7 days ago

      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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        7 days 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?

    • Phoenixz@lemmy.ca
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      7 days ago

      The latter is the actual thing, the shoulders and collar bones are pushed down

      And IIRC, if a woman breaks an important law, they may remove all the rings. Since the neck muscles are barely functional/there, her neck would collapse and she’d die rather horrible.