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Sex & Back Pain
Dr. Lisa Lawless, CEO of Holistic Wisdom
Clinical Psychotherapist: Relationship & Sexual Health Expert
There are many causes of back pain. Aches and pains in the back are primarily due to mechanical disorders, from damage to the ligaments, muscles, vertebral joints, or discs.
Back pain causes poor posture, lack of exercise, obesity, heavy lifting, pregnancy, stress, and even depression and other emotional strains. If you struggle with back pain or know someone who does, here are some useful tips on managing it.
Symptoms Of Back Pain
- Muscle Spasms
- Lower Back Pain
- Stiffness
- Pins & Needles
If you find that you are struggling with back pain and believe it to be due to an emotionally stressful event in your life or struggling with anxiety or depression, you may want to look into getting counseling to work through it. It may be just what you have needed to deal with the emotional stressors in your life and determine what the best treatment for you will be. We highly recommend starting with acupuncture based on the support of scientific studies and customer feedback.
Sexual Solutions For Back Pain
When you have back pain having sexual experiences solo or with a partner can be challenging. We provide several helpful options through sexual products that can be helpful.
One category of our helpful sexual solutions for people with back pain is our sex pillows called Liberator Shapes. They are made from a firm foam that helps you stay in sex positions by providing just the right support for your back. Of course, they can be used for other activities such as reading in bed and come in a variety of shapes with combinations you can purchase for different needs. They also allow for sex positions you may not be able to do without them based on their unique designs.
In addition, we also offer sex toys that are easier for holding to keep you from having to bend to hold a sex toy in place. Our hands-free sex toys such as remote controlled vibrators and hands-free dildos.
In addition, our sex toy categories that focus on sexual health, offer a variety of solutions, including options for people with arthritis, mobility issues, female sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction.
Explore our Sex Toy Solutions Guide for health issues.
Alternative Treatments for Back Pain
- Acupuncture
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Massage
- Chiropractic & Spinal Manipulation
- Yoga
- T'ai chi
- Alexander Technique (posture correction)
Mental Relaxation Treatments for Back Pain
- Meditation
- Hypnosis
- Biofeedback
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Therapy
- Herbal Approaches to Back Pain
Chinese Herbalism
- Teasel Root, Ginseng, and Acanthopanax to relieve pain.
- Jing Je can be used to reduce swelling.
- Pseudoginseng Root to relieve swelling and general pain.
Herbalism
- Massage cramp bark cream into the back or take it in the form of decoction, tincture, or capsules.
- Rub macerated Comfrey or St. John's Wort to relieve pain.
- Jamaican Dogwood, St. John's Wort, Vervain, and White Willow reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
Aromatherapy
- Lavender for relaxation.
- Juniper, rosemary, marjoram, ginger are great for fatigue-related pain.
- Bergamot and myrrh are anti-inflammatory.
Ayurveda
- Aloe Vera for inflammation applied externally.
- Mustard oil massaged into the painful area can reduce pain and aching.
- Cayenne used externally and massaged into a painful area is good for muscle stiffness and soreness.
What's Next?
Now that you have some ideas on managing your back pain, make sure to also check out our Reduce Stress For Better Sex Guide as this can help keep your back feeling more relaxed and at ease.