Comments on: How long does sciatica in pregnancy last? http://www.backpainhelp101.com/how-long-does-sciatica-in-pregnancy-last/ Back pain help, advice, back pain relief, back exercises Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:06:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Candace J http://www.backpainhelp101.com/how-long-does-sciatica-in-pregnancy-last/#comment-1943 Candace J Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:24:23 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=985#comment-1943 Unfortunately, it can last right up until you deliver :( Its how your baby is positioned..if the baby moves off of the sciatic nerve then the pain will disappear. This happened with me, my daughter moved off of the nerve for about 2 months, and then i suppose she or her brother moved again and ended up on the nerve again right until I delivered. It isnt pleasant. Good luck Unfortunately, it can last right up until you deliver :( Its how your baby is positioned..if the baby moves off of the sciatic nerve then the pain will disappear.
This happened with me, my daughter moved off of the nerve for about 2 months, and then i suppose she or her brother moved again and ended up on the nerve again right until I delivered. It isnt pleasant.
Good luck

]]> By: Nicole http://www.backpainhelp101.com/how-long-does-sciatica-in-pregnancy-last/#comment-1944 Nicole Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:24:23 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=985#comment-1944 try a maternity belt that is what my doc suggested i never tried it but just try it they are like 10 bucks at walmart in the bra section try a maternity belt that is what my doc suggested i never tried it but just try it they are like 10 bucks at walmart in the bra section

]]> By: Cyndi C http://www.backpainhelp101.com/how-long-does-sciatica-in-pregnancy-last/#comment-1945 Cyndi C Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:24:23 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=985#comment-1945 I know the feeling. My son sat on my nerve for 6 of the 9 months. There were times I would stand up to walk and could not budge an inch for a few minutes. I was told the same thing other mothers were told, it's all about how the baby is positioned. If I knew of a cure, I'd tell you, but I don't. I just remember being ecstatic when I realized I had gone a few days without stopping in my tracks. I know the feeling. My son sat on my nerve for 6 of the 9 months. There were times I would stand up to walk and could not budge an inch for a few minutes. I was told the same thing other mothers were told, it’s all about how the baby is positioned. If I knew of a cure, I’d tell you, but I don’t. I just remember being ecstatic when I realized I had gone a few days without stopping in my tracks.

]]> By: Ducky S http://www.backpainhelp101.com/how-long-does-sciatica-in-pregnancy-last/#comment-1946 Ducky S Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:24:23 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=985#comment-1946 It just depends -- it's based on the position of the baby....if the baby shifts, you might get some relief, but he/she may be happy right where they are and you'll stay that way up until the little one is born. I got lucky in that mine was only from time to time... good luck to you and just remember -- it's all worth it in the end!! :) It just depends — it’s based on the position of the baby….if the baby shifts, you might get some relief, but he/she may be happy right where they are and you’ll stay that way up until the little one is born. I got lucky in that mine was only from time to time… good luck to you and just remember — it’s all worth it in the end!! :)

]]> By: KRISSY http://www.backpainhelp101.com/how-long-does-sciatica-in-pregnancy-last/#comment-1947 KRISSY Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:24:23 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=985#comment-1947 The first problem is that because you are pregnant your low back is hyperextended backward (arched) so the disks have been "squished" forward. Standing toe touch (hamstring) stretches would reverse this if done repeatedly. Tight overactive muscles can be released by a good massage therapist or physical therapist who knows trigger point therapy and stretching. A pregnancy support belt might help your low back as well. Physical therapy modalities like electrical stimulation can safely help your back relax. Most chiropractors would probably manipulate your back with you lying on your side and give you the electrical stimulation. This is safe as long as they don't try to manipulate your neck if it is asymptomatic(there is a risk of stroke). The better ones would also give you some exercises. While the manipulation might make you feel a little better, without the stretching it would only be addressing the symptoms. I think there are some good books out there written by physical therapists on exercise for preganancy for this type of problem. So in short, yes a good chiropractor can offer you a little relief but it would be limited. There are guidelines for picking a safe chiropractor on www.chirobase.org The first problem is that because you are pregnant your low back is hyperextended backward (arched) so the disks have been "squished" forward. Standing toe touch (hamstring) stretches would reverse this if done repeatedly. Tight overactive muscles can be released by a good massage therapist or physical therapist who knows trigger point therapy and stretching. A pregnancy support belt might help your low back as well. Physical therapy modalities like electrical stimulation can safely help your back relax.

Most chiropractors would probably manipulate your back with you lying on your side and give you the electrical stimulation. This is safe as long as they don’t try to manipulate your neck if it is asymptomatic(there is a risk of stroke). The better ones would also give you some exercises. While the manipulation might make you feel a little better, without the stretching it would only be addressing the symptoms. I think there are some good books out there written by physical therapists on exercise for preganancy for this type of problem.

So in short, yes a good chiropractor can offer you a little relief but it would be limited. There are guidelines for picking a safe chiropractor on http://www.chirobase.org

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