Sciatica

Wurrkingurrl · July 2015

So does anyone have remedies for sciatica pain? I have tried heat, ice, stretching, nothing is relieving it. It was so bad the other night it was hard to walk! Thanks in advance ladies.

Kiek · July 2015

I wish. I had it with my daughter and my Dr never had a solution. It is terrible

MamaFroFro · July 2015

Chiro and massage. Are you doing the figure four stretch? Mine is getting bad too. Some people get better with rest and some feel better with light movement ie gentle yoga and walking. I feel a bit better when I move. Sitting really makes it worse so I try to stand when I work but I'm so nauseous it's hard. Hang in there. How are you sleeping? I sleep best on my back with a pillow under my knees. Sleeping any other way really aggravates it.

brushesnbrunch · July 2015

I was going to suggest the figure four stretch as well (I haven't tried it yet, but plan on it soon). I've also ordered an exercise ball to sit on when I'm at home because I feel like my problem is probably a posture thing. I've noticed I feel better if I sleep with a pillow between my knees (I'm a side sleeper). I rolled over last night and the pillow slipped out and I've been sore this morning but it hasn't been too terrible.

Wurrkingurrl · July 2015

I'm a stomach sleeper. No matter how I lay to fall asleep, that is always how I wake up. And yes, I have been doing the figure four stretch and every other stretch I can find that claims to be good for sciatic pain. Nothing is helping. I unfortunately have a desk job, so I don't have much of a chance to move around during the day, which I'm sure isn't helping

brushesnbrunch · July 2015

Then I agree with @MamaFromero that maybe you need to look into chiro and massage.

DaisyTortilla · July 2015

My DH massages the area and I also have a little massager that has a heat option, that helps a little. Everyone I have asked has no remedy for it.

BabyHope2013 · July 2015

I had sciatia issues around mid-pregnancy with DS. My doctor had given me some stretches to do in the morning and at night that did help. I also found that getting up from my desk and walking around every once in a while helped keep it at bay. I also had to stop wearing heels and invest in some more comfortable and supportive flats.

MamaFroFro · July 2015

Wurrkingurrl said:
I'm a stomach sleeper. No matter how I lay to fall asleep, that is always how I wake up. And yes, I have been doing the figure four stretch and every other stretch I can find that claims to be good for sciatic pain. Nothing is helping. I unfortunately have a desk job, so I don't have much of a chance to move around during the day, which I'm sure isn't helping

I HATE sleeping on my back. It's a challenge but stomach sleeping makes it SO much worse. Side sleeping too. I decided that I would rather be miserable on my back all night than in pain all the time. I sleep with two pillows next to me so I don't roll over. I got used to it somewhat but it's still a challenge. Pick your battles wisely

I have a desk job too but when I'm not too sick I will stand and work. Will your employer invest in a standing desk? It's actually a million times better even if you aren't suffering from sciatica per my PT.

bri826liles · July 2015

Chiro worked for me it was horrible with my daughter I'm getting it again sleeping with a body pillow helped me some as well

paytonpedro · July 2015

Like op's have said, Chiro and stretching. I have 3 herniated discs in my back and the chiro is a life saver. Recently have been having more pain than normal, however I'm leaning towards adding it to my list of preg symptoms.

Tegzy · July 2015

When muscles over the sciatic nerve get tight they can put a bit of pressure on it so massage in the area can really help but definitely good to see a specialist and its good to find someone highly recommended

shop around....I've never had sciatic pain but I've worked on enough people with it to know it's a real pain in the ass (sorry for pun but had to)

g8trkim · July 2015

The chiropractor SAVED me when I was pregnant with DD.

meg+on+the+DL · July 2015

I've had major pain too! I got a tennis ball and put it on the painful side, at my lower back. That helps put pressure on the point. Also, try yoga or water aerobics. They help stretch. Good luck!

MamaFroFro · July 2015

Also biofreeze helps. Hope you get some relief!

C3Duffy · July 2015

Can you replace your desk chair with an exercise ball or one of those chair disks?

https://www.therapyshoppe.com/category/3-seating-specialties-ball-chairs-sensory-wiggle-seats-therapy-air-cushions

C3Duffy · July 2015

And I agree with @MamaFromero about forcing yourself to sleep on your back and the biofreeze.

Wurrkingurrl · July 2015

MamaFromero said:

I'm a stomach sleeper. No matter how I lay to fall asleep, that is always how I wake up. And yes, I have been doing the figure four stretch and every other stretch I can find that claims to be good for sciatic pain. Nothing is helping. I unfortunately have a desk job, so I don't have much of a chance to move around during the day, which I'm sure isn't helping
I HATE sleeping on my back. It's a challenge but stomach sleeping makes it SO much worse. Side sleeping too. I decided that I would rather be miserable on my back all night than in pain all the time. I sleep with two pillows next to me so I don't roll over. I got used to it somewhat but it's still a challenge. Pick your battles wisely I have a desk job too but when I'm not too sick I will stand and work. Will your employer invest in a standing desk? It's actually a million times better even if you aren't suffering from sciatica per my PT.

I may have to try the pillows for now, though with my son, my doctor told me as it got later in my pregnancy NOT to sleep on my back. But maybe it will help for now.

And no, my employer won't pay for a standing desk. First off, they are cheap, but second of all, they way the cubes are structured, they'd literally have to find a new work space for me. I will have to try to get up a bit more often and see of that helps...

Wurrkingurrl · July 2015

Thank you ladies for all of your suggestions.... I will definitely try massage first!!!

@C3Duffy does sitting on an exercise ball really help a lot? I don't know if I can do it at work, but I will definitely get one for home.

@MamaFromero what is biofreeze?

@madluevano do you lay on the tennis ball?

Sarahkeogh · July 2015

I'm suffering from sciatica now but I have always suffered from it due to my occupation and bad posture. It's mainly coming from muscle tension in the very lower back and buttocks. Try pelvic tilt exercise (lie on your back knees bent up, round up back pushing it flat against the floor thus curving your hips up towards your stomach, hold then relax and repeat)..Acupuncture also helps. If you are constipated the muscles in this area would also be tense. Tennis ball is a good idea, sit on it and roll into the buttock to relax the muscles. Hope this helps!

brushesnbrunch · July 2015

MamaFromero said:

Also biofreeze helps. Hope you get some relief!

Biofreeze is a godsend. I love that stuff. I put that 'ish on everything.

brushesnbrunch · July 2015

Here's my tube of it. I know it also can come in a roll-on. I got mine from a chiro office, but I have seen them for sale at Massage Envy (if you have one of those near you).

g8trkim · July 2015

@Wurrkingurrl I've seen Biofreeze at Bed Bath near checkout.

nataliejm67 · July 2015

I know this is a last resort fix, but when pregnant with my daughter, my sciatica was so bad I could barely walk. My doctor prescribed me some muscle relaxers approved for pregnancy. My daughter was born perfectly healthy

MamaFroFro · July 2015

My Chiro basically said that it's most likely only going to get worse and last through the rest of the pregnancy. But of course for reassurance he insisted I would recover after baby is born. Ok that's really reassuring. I left in tears and subsequently had a massive meltdown. I'm trying to maintain some level if hope that I won't spend the next 7 months in horrible pain. So frustrated.

Afloyd0020 · July 2015

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Afloyd0020 · July 2015

A McKenzie origional lumbar roll is great for desk jobs.

camusoh2011 · July 2015

nataliejm67 said:

I know this is a last resort fix, but when pregnant with my daughter, my sciatica was so bad I could barely walk. My doctor prescribed me some muscle relaxers approved for pregnancy. My daughter was born perfectly healthy

This was going to be my suggestion too. I had sciatica with my first then slipped a disk in my back with my second. With the second the doc prescribed some low dose safe for mama and baby muscle relaxers. I still take them from time to time when my back acts up. It's worth asking if you're in a lot of pain!

brushesnbrunch · July 2015

I ordered a birth ball off amazon and it just came today. Totally feeling good while I'm sitting. When I stand I start hurting again. I think I may get one for my office too. It feels really good to roll my hips on this thing.

meg+on+the+DL · July 2015

@Wurrkingurrl You can lay on it or just put it behind your back while you are sitting on the couch or driving.

Wurrkingurrl · July 2015

Thank you ladies for all the suggestions and advice!

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