Sciatic pain

[Sandy036]

Hi All,

Would like to know if anyone has or is having experiences with Sciatic Pain. I currently have it and would like to know of different relief methods that may help. It is driving me up the wall and is a real pain in the butt!! excuse the pun...hehe. I get it on my right side and can hardly walk some days. Thanks

[Visitor7]

I know exactly how you feel. The best ways to treat it are either physio, accupuncture or massage. They did the trick for me.

[Snacks]

So sorry, Sandy. I have been learning about sciatica in my studies to become a massage therapist. I haven't yet completed my unit on pregnancy massage, so I can't help you with techniques just yet. But perhaps a visit to a massage practitioner who specialises in pregnancy massage would be worthwhile?

[MrsBump]

Hi sandy, i have found heat packs are good too, and to rest!! I have terrible sciatic pain, especially when i stand for most of the afternoon (i was on a cooking spree) and boy did i pay for it last night!!
I just have a nice bath, heat a heat pack and have some panadol if need be. Also DF massages it for me.
HTH

[Tannis]

I have had a lot of trouble with my sciatica since my 1st pregnancy and has gotten worse during this pregnancy. I had a massage which worked wonders for a few days but what has helped more has been not lifting DS or anything too heavy, not wearing high heels and trying not to stand for too long a period of time....sitting doesn't help either of course, lay down when you can. I still have problems with it but no where near as much as I used to.
HTH.....good luck with the rest of your pregnancy

[kimcha]

I've been getting it quite bad too. I'm seeing an osteopath and going to yoga. i'm finding that is helping. I do stretching whenever i can too. Heat packs are good, hot showers and baths, lying down is good and if you're at a desk all day like me, getting up and walking around regularly.

Hope the pain eases for you.