OT- sciatic nerve

Does anyone have a problem with their sciatic nerve? I've only ever had a problem when I was pregnant. I'm not pregnant now but the last couple days it's been so painful. Today I was doing okay but then went grocery shopping and now it's super painful whenever I walk. Just curious if anyone else has this problem? What do you do to get rid of the pain?

 

I totally hear ya! Try a bath is some epsom salts and then stretch right after it, really focusing on the hips. If that doesn't seems to give you some relief, a chiro will be able to help you out.

 

I was having a major problem with this as well during my pregnancy. After the babies were born it got better for a while and then I started having issues with it again. We think it was from carrying the babies in the carriers so much, lifting them up into and out of my suburban, that kept it aggravated. It got to the point where it was actually worse than it was during the pregnancy. We ended up buying convertible car seats to keep in the vehicle all the time and when we do use the carriers my DH lifts them now. It has definitely made a difference and I haven't had any discomfort in over a month now. Good luck!

 

I think sciatica was the worst thing about being pregnant for me. It was so painful! What helped me was going to the chiropractor. I hope you are feeling better soon :hug:

 

every once in a while I still have issues with my sciatic (going back 5 years now)...the only thing that helps for me is "walking it off"...mine just bites me all of a sudden and I totally limp but once I walk around a bit it eases off...

 

A physical therapist with manual skills can help.