Is it unhealthier to use a computer, sitting in bed than on a chair?

[Oneechan69]

I simply find sitting criss cross on my bed while using a desktop or laptop much more comfortable than a chair. my legs feel relaxed on the mattress, but I always change postures periodically back and forth between lying on my side and sitting up, until I’m tired with either. I don’t know how unhealthy these postures are but I got a feeling it is.

And while we’re talking about this, what’s the ideal posture for using computers for long periods of time?

 

[Certificate of Excellence]

Im no PT specialist but I was told by my physical therapist that standing is better than sitting for your posture and muscle health unless standing causes injury so I use a standing desk. I almost never sit when at my computers anymore for work or personal use. Standing all day allows me to adjust posture and engages my core which is great to fight off a weak & flabby midsection. Subsequently, I can stretch too if I need or jump on my balance board for a bit. If I’m not feeling too good or have a lot of aches, I can always drop down my desk and sit for a while but still, finding a neutral position sitting or standing is the key. Being hunched over criss-cross-applesauce is very not neutral.

That posture you describe I think would kill me lol but I grew up in a culture of chairs. If I grew up in a culture of squatters for example, my core Flexibility would be different and I think that might change or redefine to a degree what a neutral position would be. I’m also fast approaching 50 where if I was 20, that would make things different too, so whether something is unhealthy or not, there really are a lot of factors to take into account.

 

[boswald]

I'm the opposite: I prefer my chair. Whenever I try to stay on a device in bed or something, my back hurts like crazy. Doesn't take long, either.

 

[Letlie]

I think if the topic is about using a computer for long periods of time, there’s really no single “correct” posture. Staying in any position for too long isn’t great. What really matters is keeping your body moving and changing positions from time to time. Whether you’re sitting, standing, cross-legged, or even squatting — none of those are ideal if you stay that way for hours.
So, as long as your setup allows, try to switch it up once in a while! Sit for a bit, then stand, then maybe sit again. And I totally agree with what someone mentioned above — don’t forget to engage your core! That’s super important too, haha.

 

[Ruggy]

I think most of us like to lie down with a computer at least some of the time, but something the experts do warn about is confusing the body about sleeping when lying down.
They say that if you spend a long time on a bed using a computer you might lose the association between bed and sleep and therefore find it much harder to sleep.
Just something to watch out for.