Mukunda,
Have you helped anyone with sciatica during pregnancy? I have a friend who is in terrible pain. I’m a little familiar with therapy for sciatica in general, but in this case I’m confused
thank you!
BP
This condition is nasty at any time but is especially so during last trimester of pregnancy. The general recommendations were covered in previous sends so i will not give but some summary here – avoid prolonged sitting, move alot: if you must drive distances then get out and walk frequently; avoid stretching the hamstrings instead stretch the front groin hip flexors and adductors; and strengthen the hamstrings with backbending such as locust, sunbird, dancer; and drink plenty (copious amounts) of water (not beverages), water.
If these do not releive it then bodywork, soft tissue manipulation, is helpful. There is a manipulation of the hip deep external rotators located in the lateral gluteals that works wonders. I have described it previously, can show if you catch me on my travels. namaste Mukunda