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Sciatica pain

2018-12-07 08:56:15
I am 9 months pregnant. I have developed pain in my right leg..it radiates from hip downwards. My gynaecologist told me it looks like nerve compression probably sciatica common during pregnancy. I can't take any painkillers as they are not allowed during pregnancy.Anything I can do to reduce pain? I have difficulty in walking also
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Yes, you can try and sit properly by taking good back rest Avoid sitting or standing for more than 20 mins at a stretch If you have been exercising regularly we can recommend things you can do to relieve pressure on your disc

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Stretching exercise will help you

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Chiropractic adjustment will help. Avoid Squatting- Avoid sitting Cross legged.

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do massage, chiropractic care, and physical therapy,
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apply ice pack, stretch the muscle of the leg, buttocks and hip to decrease the pressure on the sciatic nerve.
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do some exercises like - *seated piriformis strech.                                            *table strech.                                            * pigeon pose.                                            * Hip flexor stretch                                            *glute and hamstring foam rolling.

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Find a homecare PT who has worked with pregnant patients, take rest and use cold pack.

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