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Is it bad that i always sit with my knees to chest position? or on one leg? cant sit straight up, feet to floor. i dont why

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No harm: If you get up from these positions with no leg or back pain or loss of normal posture or flexibility I see no harm in those sitting positions.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 12/8/2017

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