Exercise & fitness
Does lifting weights stop you growing?
No. There is no good evidence that strength training slows growth in young people. Technique and sensible programming still matter for safety, but the idea that weights stunt growth is a persistent myth.
What this does and does not tell you
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Only a clinician can examine you, take your history and run tests. The same symptom has different causes in different people.
If something is sudden, severe, or getting worse quickly, get medical advice rather than reading on.