CALLING ALL S.L.A.M.™ (Sit Like A Man) BELIEVERS! Check out this article from HealthiNation.com for more ways sitting like a man can help you! Health Risks of Crossing Your Legs “What daily habit might be causing your back, hip, knee, and shoulder pain—or possibly even leading to more serious conditions like plantar fasciitis, bursitis, or tendonitis? According to orthopedic surgeon Barbara Bergin, MD, it’s that thing you do without even thinking each time you sit down: crossing your legs.”