Sciatica During Pregnancy
Sciatic pain during pregnancy often shows up as a sharp or radiating pain from the lower back or hip down through the leg, sometimes made worse by sitting for long periods or certain sleeping positions.
Why It Happens
As the pelvis shifts to accommodate your growing baby, added pressure on the surrounding nerves can contribute to sciatic pain in some moms. It tends to show up more in the second half of pregnancy as weight and positioning shift.
A Nervous System Focused Approach
We start with an INSiGHT nervous system scan to understand what's happening, then build a care plan around supporting pelvic balance and nervous system function, often including the Webster Technique.
Sciatic pain is just one of several ways pregnancy can affect your comfort, similar to round ligament pain. See our full approach to prenatal chiropractic care for the bigger picture.
FAQs
Is sciatic pain during pregnancy common?
Yes, it's a common complaint as the body shifts to accommodate a growing baby, though the intensity varies quite a bit from mom to mom.
Can chiropractic help sciatic pain in pregnancy?
Supporting pelvic balance and reducing nervous system stress is a common part of care for moms dealing with this, though outcomes vary and we never promise a specific result.