Sciatic nerve compression in pregnant women

The sciatic nerve runs through the upper and lower parts of the human body, so in daily life, everyone must pay attention to protecting their sciatic nerve. If you are not careful in daily life, it is easy to damage the sciatic nerve. As the pregnant woman's belly gradually grows, the uterus will compress many nerves, and the sciatic nerve is one of the nerves that is easily compressed. How should pregnant women be treated if their sciatic nerve is compressed?

Is there no way to treat sciatica during pregnancy?

As the enlarged uterus compresses and stimulates the sciatic nerve, pregnant women may experience burning and tingling pain in their buttocks and thighs. In fact, most pregnant women can heal themselves after giving birth. On the other hand, even if there is sciatica during pregnancy, many drugs and treatments cannot be used.

However, there are several ways to help relieve sciatica in pregnant mothers!

1. You can use hot towels, gauze and hot water bottles for hot compresses. Be careful not to use too high a temperature to prevent burns. Apply hot compresses for about half an hour each time.

2. When picking up or moving things, pregnant mothers should not bend over, but squat instead, or just be lazy and let your "pig teammates" help.

3. Prepare a few cushions for the waist, back or neck, which will make you more comfortable when sitting.

4. Pregnant mothers who still have to go to work should be careful not to sit or stand for too long. Stand up and move around after sitting for an hour.

5. When sleeping, you can use a pillow specially for pregnant women or place the pillow between your legs or under your belly.

6. Don't wear high heels.

7. Try to divert your attention.

For sciatica during pregnancy, it is still necessary for pregnant mothers to take preventive measures!

The key to preventing sciatica is to combine work and rest, that is, try to make yourself comfortable, avoid too much physical labor, and don't walk too much. Even if you go for a walk in the park, half an hour of exercise is enough.

Also, before getting pregnant, you should pay more attention to the protection of your lumbar spine. If you do not pay attention to the protection of your lumbar spine, the pressure on your waist will increase after pregnancy, and sciatica will inevitably occur. In this case, the pain will be more severe, and some women may even need to terminate their pregnancy.

Sciatica during pregnancy is a common symptom during pregnancy. Strictly speaking, it is not a disease, so mothers should look at it with the right attitude and not bear too much burden. In daily life, you can make yourself a little "lazy". Try to leave some bending and heavy lifting work to your family members. Pay attention to protecting your body. After giving birth, under normal circumstances, the symptoms will naturally disappear.

For pregnant mothers who have not yet developed sciatica, what they need is prevention. For pregnant mothers who have sciatica, there is no need to be too anxious. Just keep a calm attitude, get enough rest, and persistence is victory. When the baby is born, the disease will slowly heal itself.