Will it stun my growth?

Question

Hey guys.

I am a freshman in high school and I am part of the marching band. I have the largest base drum and carrying for it a long time really hurts my shoulders, my back, my hips, and my legs when I march. Though these pains can be endured, there is just one worry that I mainly have. Carrying this heavy base drum makes me worry if it will stun my growth. While in the process of growing, I have been told that lifting weights about the shoulder can stun your growth, and I was just wondering and it bothers me a lot if carrying that base drum all the time will make me stop growing.

Answer 1

marching band signs you up to become a geek

Answer 2

i was in marching band and the people who marched bass drum seemed to be growing just fine. i think the only thing you really have to worry about is making sure you don't s***w up your knees or something because i know plenty of people who did that while marching.

Answer 3

No it wont

my sister has been in the marching band for 6 years and she does the same thing.

when she first started she was 4'1 and shes 5'11 now  

Answer 4

It can stun your growth, but not too much. The main danger is different spinal deseases, for example spinal curvature.