I feel my height has decreased?

I always feel that my height has decrease or loss of height. I am 60 yrs old. Height is 1.61 m and weight is 64 kg. If a person who is taller and heavier than me accidentally pushed my body, will my height decrease or loss of height? Is there compression on my height?

ge: 60
Male
Medications: Amlodipine and fenofibrate

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Dr. Javez Ernesto
10:36 am

It is normal to lose height as you age due to a more pronounced spinal curvature caused by osteoporosis and muscle loss as well as spine compression due to disc dehydration. On average about 1/2 inch every 10 years after 35-40 years of age. Yes, you can also lose height following a serious spinal injury which can lead to muscular atrophy and consequently muscle loss and a more pronounced curvature.