Trapped nerve in hip at 30+1

[Thenoisyone]

I have had PGP since 26 weeks, but since yesterday I've had a pain in my hip that's so bad I've found it hard to sleep.

I've tried wiggling it around as it feels as though something just needs to click, but no relief

Does anyone have any advice on how I can help relieve this?

I'm wearing my support belt, but I still have the constant aching in my right hip.

My left hip in comparison is absolutely fine with no pain at all!

Any advise you can give greatly appreciated, this is my first viable pregnancy.

Thanks!

Sounds like sciatica? If so, try gently massaging the area with a tennis ball to see if you can get the muscle to release the nerve (this is what my physio told me this week)

If it is more in your hip rather than your buttock (i.e. not your sciatic nerve), try sleeping on something softer - put a small pillow or another duvet under your hip when you sleep.

Have you been seen by a physio? (I'm guess yes if you have a support belt). You should be able to go back for another appointment if it is causing you a lot of problems.

Thanks! I'll try the tennis ball and see how that goes.

I got referred to physio, but all they did was give me a support belt and leaflet- no examination or anything.

Fingers crossed I sleep better tonight, thanks for your advice.

I am also suffering with this issue, I found for myself that taking all the covers and pillows we have in the house and nesting myself to sleep on my good side helps to ease the pain a bit. I sleep on a duvet and surround myself with pillows to support myself and try and keep a good angle on my bad hip and in a natural position rather than pushing a lot of weight on it.

I found that avoiding sitting crossed legged, keeping active as much as the pain will allow me to, and a warm bit of heat also helps ease the pain a little too!

I hadn't heard of the tennis ball trick but it's something I am going to try!

Hmmm that doesn't sound great thenoisyone have a look at this website for further guidance:
www.pelvicpartnership.org.uk/what-to-expect-from-treatment-23

I was told that it is much more important to work on strengthening the muscles supporting my pelvis (i.e. Pelvic floor and core muscles) before relying on support belts.

Maybe I was just lucky with my physiotherapist! I didn't even get to my appointment last time round - DS arrived the day before!