Sciatica during pregnancy, is it harmful?

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Well, I can understand that Sciatica during pregnancy turns what should be a happy, exciting time into a time of pain and misery. But don&rsquo;t worry you are not the first one who will be facing this problem. Sciatica during pregnancy affects many women as their belly increases in size with the growing baby. As pregnancy progresses, so does the strain on the lower back, abdominal muscles, hips and legs. Typically, there is pain in the lower back, the buttocks, the back of the leg and the calves. Occasionally, the pain is mild, but, may become sharp and excruciating. Lifting weights, stress, exertion and sitting for a long time aggravates the condition. Tingling numbness in the leg is an associated feature. However there are some things that we can do in order to ease the pain considerably.&nbsp;Probably the most effective treatment would be to see a physical therapist. Therapy can work wonders for sciatica. But simple changes might also provide some relief, like:</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1) Lie on the side of your body that's not in pain</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span>2)<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">2) Avoid standing for long periods of time</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span>3)<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Don't lift heavy objects</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span>4)<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Try exercises that make you feel lighter, <span>&nbsp;</span>like swimming </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>