{"id":4544,"date":"2026-02-06T12:11:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/sciatica-during-pregnancy-heres-what-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:11:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:11:41","slug":"sciatica-during-pregnancy-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/sciatica-during-pregnancy-heres-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Sciatica During Pregnancy: Here\u2019s What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Pregnant women may enjoy many of the aspects of carrying a child. But if they experience sciatica , it typically is not part of the pregnancy they want to remember. It\u2019s been estimated that about 50 percent of pregnant women will experience some sort of lower back pain during the pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, ( 1 ) but it\u2019s not always caused by sciatica, which occurs in about 1 percent of all pregnant women. ( 2 )<br \/>\n Causes of Sciatica During Pregnancy  \t  Causes  \t  Changing hormone levels, along with mechanics \u2014 weight gain, shifting center of gravity, stretched core muscles \u2014 can contribute to the development of sciatica during pregnancy. Women can get mechanical irritation of the sciatic nerve from the change in body shape and size during pregnancy, according to Ai Mukai, MD , a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in Austin, Texas. \u201cPregnancy hormones loosen the joints in preparation of birth, and this can cause a lot of shifting and stretching of the ligaments and joints of the pelvis, leading to sciatica,\u201d Dr. Mukai says. \u201cThe symptoms are usually worse after the greatest weight gain,\u201d says Atul Patel, MD , an orthopedic surgeon at the Kansas City Bone &amp; Joint Clinic in Kansas, \u201cwhich typically occurs in the third trimester.\u201d The weight of the developing infant puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, which runs under the uterus to the legs. That\u2019s why pregnant women can feel sciatic pain in that area of the body.<br \/>\n Risk Factors for Sciatica During Pregnancy  \t  Risk Factors  \t  Women who are at risk for developing sciatica while pregnant include those who have any of the following: History of pelvic trauma Chronic lower back pain Lower back pain during a previous pregnancy<br \/>\n Sacroiliac Pain  \t  Is It Sciatica or Sacroiliac Pain? Sometimes what seems like sciatica during pregnancy is really pain in the area of the sacroiliac (SI) joint \u2014 the joint where the sacrum, the triangular bone in the lower part of the spine, connects to the iliac bones, the large, winglike bones that form the upper portion of the pelvis. G. Shaun Reynolds , a chiropractor based in Draper, Utah, says that SI pain is much more common in pregnancy than sciatica. This is because a pregnant woman\u2019s body produces relaxin , a hormone that loosens ligaments and tendons in the pelvis in preparation for delivery. This leads to more motion \u2014 and less stability \u2014 than normal in the SI joint, which can cause a deep ache at the SI joint location that radiate to the buttock, hip, groin, and back of the thigh. One clue that pain in this area is SI joint pain and not sciatica is that SI pain will not go past the knees, whereas sciatica pain can extend to the feet. Exercises for core stability can help to relieve SI joint pain during pregnancy.<br \/>\n Treating Sciatica in Pregnant Women  \t  Treatment  \t  In the event a woman does have sciatica, physicians and patients typically want to be conservative with treatments \u2014 avoiding medication and unnecessary procedures if possible. Because it\u2019s well known that sciatica can occur during pregnancy, most women understand it may just be part of the gestation process and try to cope as best they can without invasive treatments. They should still let their doctors know about the pain, though, according to the American Pregnancy Association (APA). There are a few things pregnant women can do to relieve sciatica that do not require medication or invasive treatments. \u201cResting and stretching are important, as is discussing the issue with your obstetrician,\u201d says Stephen Tolhurst, MD , an orthopedic spine surgeon at the Texas Back Institute in Flower Mound. When lying down, lie on the side of your body opposite the pain. According to the APA, this position may help alleviate some of the pressure on the nerve. Avoid heavy lifting. Avoid standing for long periods. Exercise, such as swimming, can provide some relief. Applying hot or cold compresses to painful areas may help, according to the APA. Acupuncture can help with low back pain and possibly sciatica. Try wearing a maternity support belt. Book a few sessions with a physical therapist to learn proper positioning techniques and how to transfer in and out of bed as well as in and out of chairs and automobiles, Dr. Patel suggests. More involved treatments aren\u2019t off the table, especially for women who need them. \u201cIf the pain is severe or she has neurologic findings (sensory changes or weakness), we can still perform a spinal injection to relieve pain, using ultrasound rather than X-ray guidance,\u201d says David A. Spinner, DO , director of pain management at White Plains Hospital in New York, who specializes in treating pregnant women who have sciatica. X-rays are avoided during pregnancy because radiation can harm the fetus. Most doctors will approve a patient for an MRI if they feel it is needed, but only after the second trimester, Dr. Mukai says. \u201cI usually get patients into pelvic therapy with a certified pelvic therapist to work on looking at the pelvic floor function and teach techniques to try to self-correct alignment issues,\u201d she says. \u201cI also recommend a pregnancy support belt or an SI joint belt to help support the pelvis.\u201d Women are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider if the pain becomes constant, gets more frequent, or becomes more severe, the APA advises.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pregnant women may enjoy many of the aspects of carrying a child. 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