Sciatica Torture?!

Tabithalister

Ok ladies 29 weeks as of yesterday and I have had the worst sciatica pain for several weeks now! Any tips or tricks? Just walking has become such a challenge. I have tried stretching, heating pads, massaging, Tylenol, and tons of hot baths with no comfort in sight!

mylazypony

Right there with you! I try to stretch in the morning and at night. I also bought this rubber ball, the size of a racquet ball, and use that on the floor, against the places I'm tight. It hurts at first but feel really great after. It helps break up the knots and tightness. If anyone else has any tips! Please fill me in!

jeanzcarol

Riiiight there with you. I'm so sorry! My midwife told me to do cat/cow stretches and standing hip circles like in Dirty Dancing when Patrick Swayze is showing Baby how to dance the first night, when she carries the watermelon. I'm doing them as much as I can and can't figure out if it's helping or hurting. Hope we all get some relief!

nohalo21

I started going to a chiro. She has made such a difference! I could hardly walk some days.

SquirrelsRWatching

I don't think I have sciatic pain (it doesn't go down any further than my butt). The pain is mainly in my lower back/butt area. I think it might be pelvic girdle pain. Heat seems to make it worse. I can't even handle running errands or doing a lot of house work at once. The only things that seem to help are resting and Bengay Cold Therapy.