Can a pregnant body pillow help with sciatica pain?

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently in my second trimester and starting to experience some pretty uncomfortable sciatica pain—mainly in my lower back and down one leg. It’s making it really hard to get a good night’s sleep. I’ve been looking into getting a pregnant body pillow to see if that might help with alignment and reduce the pressure on my sciatic nerve while sleeping.

Has anyone here used a pregnant body pillow specifically for sciatica relief? If so, did it actually help, and what type or brand would you recommend? There are so many options out there—U-shaped, C-shaped, and others—so I’d love some input before making a purchase.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences and suggestions!

diegosma

Hi! 18 weeks and struggling with the same. I’ve been doing The Sculpt Society Prenatal Program, and they have tons of great stretches and strengthening workouts for hips, back, sciatica. I notice a big difference on the nights where I’ve done the workout/stretches vs when I don’t. If you don’t want to pay for the program, I’m sure there are tons on YouTube that would work great. My pregnancy pillow comes in today. Will keep you updated on whether it works!

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I bought a pregnancy pillow on Amazon that’s like a circle. It has an attached pillow to lay your head on and two side pillows; one longer than the other. The longest pillow has curve. It also has an extra small pillow and a strap that holds both side pillows in place. I find this pillow VERY helpful with my sciatic issues. I have nerve pain that feels like hot oil is being spilled on my hip & thigh. The pillow has definitely helped although it takes me a little to find the right spot. I have longer uninterrupted sleep since using it. Except when I have to get up and us the bathroom ofcourse!

mozzacat

i have sciatica too, and my chiropractor has been amazing for it!!