How Do You Read?

[ALynnPowers]

Recently I have been reading while lying down with a stuffed cat shoved up under my neck. Super comfy.

[Arabellay]

I either read at a desk of some form or a read in bed, lying on my side generally with the book tilted. I generally prefer to read it sitting at a desk though, because after a while my wrists get sore when I lie in bed.
I also tend to read in the car and on buses, but I have a strong stomach so I don't think automobile reading is for everyone

[SharisseEM]

Lying down most of the time then I'll switch to sitting up with my knees bent. I generally prefer to read in my room where I won't be disturbed.

[rssllue]

Recently I have been reading while lying down with a stuffed cat shoved up under my neck. Super comfy.

At first I thought it said that you stuffed a cat under your neck! Glad I misread that.

[arinda]

Lying in bed most of the time

[LivreAmour217]

I have arthritis in my knees that gets worse when I sit for long periods of time, so I tend to pace back and forth when I read.

[bookowlie]

I usually read on the sofa or on a chair outside on the back patio.

[Inkuisitive]

Haha. Interesting question. I suppose I sit down most of the time, but I do enjoy lying down or pacing every now and then. Sometimes I have too much energy to sit still for long, though I have never found myself able to read while walking somewhere. (Pacing is different, since it is by nature repetitive. It takes a different brand of courage to read while covering fresh ground!)

[obiebookworm]

I do my best reading in my cushioned computer chair. I have tried sitting on a hard surface and even chucking all that by walking around while I read. The computer chair is indeed the best!

[cmp librarian]

I read in a variety of positions. Sitting, laying down, standing up, reclining, on my side, sitting with my feet tucked up under me. It depends on the chair or where I am. I am a very petite person, so sitting in chairs with my feet touching the floor doesn't happen very often, so I experiment with various positions in order to be comfortable.

For your back and butt, I would recommend trying to do some gentle stretches and exercise... it might help ease the pain and make it easier to sit to read. Also try different types of chairs. I hope you find relief.

[obiebookworm]

Have you tried reading on an exercise ball?

[lincolnp]

I have a hard time sitting down when reading. I have to stand up for many periods of time. I suspect I'm pinching a nerve on my butt. How do you ya'll read? Sitting, standing, lying down, etc?

I'm not a doctor... however it sounds like you may have a sciatic nerve problem. Laying flat helps me with that. The kindle is nice because it is not heavy or cumbersome to hold up while I am laying that way.

[rssllue]

I have a hard time sitting down when reading. I have to stand up for many periods of time. I suspect I'm pinching a nerve on my butt. How do you ya'll read? Sitting, standing, lying down, etc?

I'm not a doctor... however it sounds like you may have a sciatic nerve problem. Laying flat helps me with that. The kindle is nice because it is not heavy or cumbersome to hold up while I am laying that way.

It sounds like that to me too. To help relieve the pain you can also take a couple Aleve. This really helped me with pain relief when I had the problem and could not properly rest the nerve because of my jobs at the time. I hope this helps!

[stacihunsinger]

I love to curl up on my couch with a hot cup of coffee early in the morning while everyone is still sleeping.

[ksjennin]

I sit or lie down, while smoking a cigarette.