Comments on: Sciatica Hell

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:50:17 +0000

My husband had that and found the most relief by going for walks. As hard as it was, he worked through the pain. When I can’t find a position that doesn’t hurt, I lay on the floor with my feet up on the couch. Hugs for you. I hope it eases up soon.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:51:31 +0000

I’m sorry about the pain. I totally sympathize, as even now, 13.5 months after my son has been born, I’m still suffering off and on. I was told about a certain pregnancy adjust that you can get from a chiropractor that helps. I’ve just never gone. Silly me!

By: Susan Helene Gottfried

Susan Helene Gottfried — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:40:55 +0000

Ask your OB for a physical therapist who specializes in pregnancy. A PT can stretch you out properly and give you the right set of stretches to do at home. Ask about light exercise, too — I’ve found a lot of relief on a bike.

Good luck. Been there, have the scars to show for it.

By: Mommie

Mommie — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:25:57 +0000

ooo, that’s a good idea. I have a GC for a massage, I think I’ll book it. It’s about that time anyhow, the time to take it easy for myself.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:19:10 +0000

Oh no! That sounds miserable. I hope you can find some relief, somehow. If a chiropractor isn’t helpful, how about a pre-natal message?

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:41:58 +0000

Ugh the sciatic pain is the worse!! I had it really bad with Isaac’s pregnancy and luckily only a little with Ella’s. Have you thought about going to a chiropractor? They helped me out tremendously. I hope you wake up feeling better today and glad to hear your water didn’t break!

By: Natural

Natural — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:56:15 +0000

OMG, i suffer with the same problem now. of course when i went to the doctor about the pain, he told me i was pregnant, but i always had the pain probably from an injury. hope you feel better. i go to a chiropractor.

By: Emily Canibano

Emily Canibano — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:37:37 +0000

I feel your pain, at 38 weeks I have started having some similar issues. My legs go number if I lay on my side, my baby has hit a nerve in the leg and my groin goes numbing with shooting pain and I can’t stand.
Have you tried Threading the Needle Pose, with a block or blanket under the head (if your belly is large like mine it is necessary) – this is a pose that relieves sciatica supposedly, I also find that “puppy dog” or modified downward facing dog with the forearms on the mat, hips stretched back and lifted, but legs along with mat works to stretch the lower back area with out the reverse gravity effect.

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:22:29 +0000

I can completely identify with you on this pain. I’m not pregnant but I do have this kind of pain now and then. It strikes without warning and almost takes my breath away. My solution is complete bed rest, a heating pad, take ibuprofin, and drink OJ. I know you can’t do some of those things though. I guess I just wanted to comment to empathize with you. I truly feel your pain! Hope it goes away for you.

By: Dianne

Dianne — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:15:34 +0000

Ohh! So sorry to hear about your back pain! That’s no fun at the best of times, let alone at 28 weeks.

My former boss suffered from Sciatica problems, and she used to sit on a magnet. Yes, a big, strong magnet helped her manage on the drive from Ontario, Canada to Florida.

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