Is crossing your legs bad for your body?

A physical therapy expert examined claims that crossing your legs harms the back, hips, knees, or veins, and said clear evidence of serious damage is lacking.

The main risk is not the crossed-leg position itself, but staying in any one posture for too long.

The takeaway: movement and regular posture changes matter more than trying to maintain a “perfect” sitting position.

The discussion was shared through The Conversation, with commentary tied to the University of Technology Sydney and Joshua Peate.