I went to a physio when I was pg with DD1, and they gave me some excellent stretches to ease the tension in the glutes and having the muscles more stretched and supple really helped. Sit with your knees at right angles and your back straight. Put the ankle of the most sore hip on the opposite knee, and then using your hands press the knee of the sore hip towards your chair. This will stretch the muscles from your lower back to your knee, and you will feel that the sciatic area is one of the areas that is stretched. It may also be worth getting some tubi-grip or a support belt for the times it is at it's worst, just to hold the hip socket in the best position and reduce the pain.
ooooh! I know how awful it is..... I've had it on and off throughout my pregnancy and it is so painful at times
I had it bad around 14 weeks and saw physio who helped me correct it by massage. I then saw my Acupuncturist and she helped relieve it also. In fact you are better off seeing an Acupuncturist than a Physio for Sciatica (i believe).
I'm now suffering with it again the last week and I think it's cos' i was picking up my niece on the weekend! Ugh!! I should be more careful when I lift. Or perhaps its where bub is lying I'm not sure......
I find exercises to stretch it out helps and heat packs and hot showers
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