Is Sitting on the Floor Harmful for Hips? | Expert Advice for Seniors in Dubai

The real question: "My mother is 68 and always sits on the floor. She started complaining of hip pain. Is sitting the cause?"

The answer: Not sitting itself — but how you sit and lack of flexibility.

3 Common Sitting Positions and Their Impact

Squatting: Safe if joints are flexible — but difficult after 50.
Sitting with knees bent sideways (Arab-style): Increases pressure on the hip joint — risky for early arthritis.
Sitting with legs extended: Best for seniors — reduces pressure by 40%.

SehaSave Tip: Don't stop sitting — adjust it. Use a cushion under the back (10–15 cm) to lift the pelvis — this immediately reduces hip pressure.

Yes — especially hip opener exercises. 8 weeks is enough to improve flexibility by 35% (Dubai Wellness Study 2024).

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