31 weeks pregnant, severe pain help??

[Josie9998]

Hi all.
I'm 31 weeks with 2nd child. I have been suffering with very bad back and hip pain most of this pregnancy, which i have physio for next week. However, the last week I have barely slept a wink at night due to pain travelling from my hip the whole way down my left leg to my foot. I had sciatica in my last pregnancy but no where near as bad as this I am in severe pain but only happens when I go to lay down in bed every night.. its unbearable. Has anyone any tips on how to ease this i am beyond fed up!

Hello OP. Sorry to hear this. Do you sleep with a full length body pillow or anything else at night? What have you tried during the day? I found physio really helped, as did a pelvis brace/support thingy. Hope you get some sleep soon.

Painkillers, ice on your pelvis/hip, get a pelvic support belt, and try and book a deep tissue massage or osteopath while you're waiting for the physio. Keep your knees together getting in and out of bed or the car, don't push a buggy or trolley, and don't hoover.

I’ve heard good things about acupuncture for sciatica. I have had it for pelvic pain and I found it helpful.

Thanks everyone. I did invest in a pregnancy pillow no help however. I will try some other recommendations