Few would dare to confess it to their doctor (let's not tell your friends anymore), but back problems can be a major obstacle when it comes to enjoying a full sex life. We have become accustomed to a sedentary existence, and one of the consequences of this is that making love is more laborious and, by extension, painful. In order to analyze the influence of sex on our health and develop a guide to healthy behaviors in bed, the University of Waterloo in Canada has carried out a biomechanical analysis of the movement that we make with the body during intercourse, and this contradicts medical wisdom.
In short, the position that for years has been prescribed as the ideal to avoid back pain, not particularly positive. Its about spooning or teaspoon, in which the couple lies on one of their sides, the active figure behind the passive, the one he hugs from behind. Until now it was thought that this position reduced nervous tension and the load on the spine., as well as the possibility of suffering herniated discs. Nevertheless, not the most beneficial of all. The honor falls on the doggy style, in which the bottom part of the couple lies face down on the bed, with the hip raised, since it is the one that implies the least movement of the couple.
Not all positions influence all people in the same way, but each back problem has its own peculiarities, points out the study published in the latest issue of the journal Spine. Both men and women make more movements in their spine than previously thought, points out Natalie Sidorkewicz, study author. Consequently, as the teacher has assured Stuart McGill, of the Faculty of Health Sciences, “one night of making love can lead to months of agony from back pain”. According to a survey cited in the study, the 84% of the men and the 73% Women's claim that back pain has reduced the frequency of their sexual relations.
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The study proposes, as a general rule, limit the movement of the spine and replace it with a increased strain on the hips and knees, especially when the partner is in a supine position (that is to say, lying on the back). This is the case of the position of the missionary, also highly recommended, yes indeed, if a mattress or a pillow is inserted in the lower back of the person who lies down to avoid back pain.
Exist, what's more, differences between those intolerant to movement (whose pain is exacerbated by any physical activity) and those intolerant to bending (who feel particularly sore when sitting for long periods of time or if they are forced to touch their toes). While the former must avoid all complex positions, the seconds should opt for the position of the puppy, yes indeed, making the move with your hips and not with your back. The spooning and the missionary position remain the best choice for those intolerant to extension, who suffer when they arch their back.
The results, that have been obtained from a infrared system and electromagnetism similar to that used in image capture for film and television, will allow doctors to make much more appropriate recommendations for each patient. During the next few months, say those responsible for the study, the results on the movement of the female spine in the sexual act will be published. For now, we know that the most active muscles during the male orgasm are the abdominals and the buttocks, while that of the back varies considerably from one person to another.
The best postures if your back hurts
1. Dear to dear. Although it is the classic position and therefore implies in a certain way falling into the routine, It should not be forgotten that in this, both man and woman, assume a posture where the back is straight and without tension.
Although in this position there are some variants that seek greater penetration, as when the woman raises the trunk leaning on her arms, just as a man stands up with the support of his arms at the head of the bed, the straight position of the back of both is maintained and the pressure falls on the legs and arms.
2. The subject. In this sexual position, it is the man who is on the bed while the woman sits on him with her back turned to him.. This is a highly recommended position to prevent mid back pain
The reasons that make the submissive a very convenient sexual position for the back are obvious.: the backs remain straight and without tension, especially in the case of man. Therefore, is ideal for gentlemen with a history of back injury.
3. The jellyfish: Although there are those who say that one of the problems of this position of practice of sex is the little penetration achieved, there is no doubt that whether she is facing or facing away from him, the back of both is free of load. In this sense, neither of them should resent it mid back pain after the act is over.
In this case, although the woman makes ascending and descending movements seeking penetration, these are not considered high impact for the spine.
Nevertheless, if the idea is not to fall into the routine there are unusual and best positions for sex, which, in addition to being extremely pleasant, do not pose a risk to the spine and its supporting muscles.
4. mill blades: In this position both are horizontal. He lying on his stomach with his head towards her feet, while she is on her back with her legs spread. This horizontality guarantees the relaxation of the column, and although in a variant the woman can support her legs on the man's back it is not a considerable pressure.