Can massage help with sciatica

[Gigimoll]

I'm in agony being 33w pregnant. I can barely pick dd up

[Liverpoolmumof1]

Swimming would probably be a better option. The movement will encourage the release of the affected nerves.

If you’re still bothered by it outside of pregnancy, yoga and Pilates works a treat.

Massage wouldn’t do any harm in addition but as the nerves are deep seated, I can’t see it working that well.

Hope it gets better. X

[asneakysnickers]

A trip to an osteopath might be more useful and probably wouldn't be more expensive

[rosie39forever]

Yes I have deep tissue massage from a physiotherapist and it’s instant relief but not sure they would do it at 33wks, how about a tens machine it might take the edge off. Also leg swinging, sit on the edge of a table with your legs dangling and loosely swing your leg for a few minutes it can sometimes untrap the nerve.

[Andromeida29]

Yes massage does help with sciatica. I've been seeing a massage therapist for a few months and she has worked wonders. Steer clear of osteopaths, they're all quacks.

[Killerqueen2244]

Massage helps relieve muscle tension but doesn’t really do much for nerves. You could get a tennis ball and roll it against your bum cheek (from left to right in the middle) to ease off the piriformis muscle that can be affected by the sciatic nerve.

[Bumdishcloths]

Swimming worked wonders for mine, that and physio.