India, July 2 -- Do you sit cross-legged and find yourself in discomfort, feeling a dull ache as you fold your knees? On one hand, sitting cross-legged on the floor is a very East and South Asian tradition, almost akin to an instinct, for various occasions, such as prayer meals or regular hangouts. But nowadays, this way of sitting is driving joint-related pain. So, what is at fault: the pose or something else?ALSO READ: Orthopaedic doctor shares 6 common workout mistakes you make which increase joint injury risk

Answering these common doubts, Dr Deepak Joshi, Director of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital Mohali, explained to HT Lifestyle what may actually be the problem and how to prevent it.

Instead of the posture itse...