Stretched Legs

  1. When Most of us think of stretching our legs, we think of warming up for a 30 minute aerobics session.
  2. In China, however, leg stretching takes on a whole new meaning.
  3. Some people actually have their legs stretched by doctors to make them taller!
  4. The legs must be broken and steel rods put in place.
  5. It's a long and painful process, the bones need time to regrow.
  6. It is very expensive, equivalent to a years salary for some people.
  7. The pressure comes from trying to match the beauty of magazine fashion models.
  8. Also, height is considered an important asset in the job market.
  9. Such hiring discrimination is not prohibited in China.