Pregnancy And Baby Care Conditions During Pregnancy Sciatica Pain Treatment During Pregnancy

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Sciatica may not necessarily result because of pregnancy, but many pregnant women do report sciatic pain.

Back aches and other complaints of discomfort are common during pregnancy as a result of pressure being exerted on the sciatic nerve. It is generally assumed that the developing baby in the uterus exerts pressure on the sciatic nerve. But this may not entirely be the case. In many cases, there may be damage to a spinal disc during pregnancy. This may result in pressure or inflammation in the tissues around the sciatic nerve. This especially occurs if the damaged disc has moved out of its place and is compressing the nerve. Pregnant women are very prone to spinal disc problems, and hence sciatica may often be experienced by pregnant women. It is also possible that pelvic discomfort and pain during pregnancy may sometimes be mistaken with sciatic pain. The characteristic symptoms of sciatica during pregnancy include numbness of the leg and feet, lower back or pelvic pain that travels down to the leg and foot, burning sensations in the lower back, buttocks and leg and the sensation of pins and needles in the lower back and affected leg and foot.

Sciatica Pain Treatment During Pregnancy

Sciatica usually subsides on its own.

But it can take as long as more than six weeks for the pain and discomfort to disappear completely. Here are a few tips on how to how to relieve sciatic pain during pregnancy. Visit a physiotherapist. Physiotherapy will help to alleviate some of the pain. Sciatica pregnancy treatment during pregnancy involves exercises that relieve discomfort as well as strengthen the back, abdomen and pelvic muscles. This is also very helpful during labor. Try massage therapy as this will help to relax your muscles and bring about quick relief. Many pregnant women find massages beneficial in reducing the symptoms of sciatica. Heat compresses are also known to be effective in alleviating muscle tension. Your doctor may also recommend posture changes that will help to take away the pressure from the affected disc and sciatic nerve.