(The Conversation) – Are you sitting comfortably? Just pause for a moment and without adjusting, notice your posture. What are your legs doing? Are they crossed? And are you a right or left crosser?

That comfortable cross-legged position you unconsciously slip into during meetings, while watching television, or working at your desk might feel natural and relaxed, but beneath the surface, it’s ...

Sitting cross-legged can benefit the hips by stretching muscles and ligaments, but it can also strain the spine and it's not suitable for people with back problems, say orthopaedic doctors. The ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (The Conversation) – Are you sitting ...