PREGNANCY CARE · JOHOR BAHRU
Pregnancy sciatica.
Let’s find your
next step.
Sharp leg pain. A deep buttock ache. Discomfort that changes how you move. You deserve time to be heard, a clear assessment, and care that considers your pregnancy.
KKM
Registered Practitioner
IMU
BSc (Hons) Chiropractic
ICPA
Perinatal Certified
UNDERSTAND YOUR SYMPTOMS
Start with what
you’re noticing.
What is pregnancy sciatica?
Sciatica is pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. It often travels from the buttock down one leg and may include tingling, numbness or weakness. During pregnancy, similar discomfort can also come from pelvic joints or muscles, so an assessment matters.
Tap a symptom to learn more
These patterns are a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis.
SIMILAR FEELINGS. DIFFERENT CAUSES
Not every pregnancy
ache is sciatica.
Your changing body can place different demands on your back and pelvis. Understanding the pattern helps us discuss appropriate options.
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A sciatic pattern
Often travels down one leg, with possible tingling or numbness.
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Pelvic girdle pain
May affect the pubic area, pelvis, lower back or thighs, especially with turning or uneven loading.
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Muscle or joint discomfort
Can feel like a local ache or stiffness. Symptoms can overlap, so we look beyond the pain location.
YOUR CARE, CONSIDERED
A conversation first.
A plan that fits you.
LISTEN & UNDERSTAND
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Make space for your story.
We discuss where the pain travels, what changes it, your stage of pregnancy and any advice from your maternity team. Your concerns help guide the assessment.
We begin with your story and explain what we find. Any proposed care is adapted to your pregnancy, health history and comfort.
ASSESS & EXPLAIN
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Find a clearer way forward.
Appropriate movement, strength and sensation checks help us assess your symptoms. We explain the findings and whether chiropractic care, physiotherapy, medical review or another pathway may suit you.
PLAN TOGETHER
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Care shaped around your day.
Where appropriate, options may include adapted hands-on care, movement advice and ways to manage daily activities. We discuss expected benefits, limitations and risks before you decide. Your response guides any follow-up.
SMALL ADJUSTMENTS, EVERYDAY
A little support
between visits.
Comfort is personal. Keep movements within a comfortable range and discuss persistent or worsening pain with your healthcare professional.
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Make room for a change of position.
Try a comfortable, supported seat and change position regularly. Break up long periods of sitting with gentle movement that feels manageable.
Find a rhythm that feels comfortable for you.
Meet your chiropractor
Priscilla Lim
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chiropractic · IMU University
Care with time
for your questions.
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Gonstead Technique Seminar 2022 by Dr. David Currie, DC
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Gonstead Tech​nique Seminar 2023 by The Gonstead Chiropractic Society (Australia)
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Webster Technique (certified) by The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
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Perinatal Certified by The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
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Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) for Pediatric by The Peak Potential Institute (USA)
Know when not to wait
Some symptoms need urgent medical attention.
Seek emergency care for new difficulty passing urine, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around your genitals or bottom, sciatica on both sides, or severe or worsening weakness or numbness in both legs. For pregnancy concerns such as bleeding or reduced baby movements, contact your maternity team urgently. Do not wait for a routine chiropractic appointment.
Frequently asked
A little more clarity before you visit.
Wondering whether an appointment is the right next step? You’re welcome to ask.
Is leg or buttock pain during pregnancy always sciatica?
No. Sciatica usually involves pain along the sciatic nerve, often into one leg. Pelvic girdle pain, muscle discomfort and other conditions can feel similar. An assessment helps clarify the pattern and whether further medical review is needed.
How do I know if my pain is pregnancy sciatica?
Sciatica typically causes shooting, burning or electric-like pain from the buttock down one leg, sometimes reaching the foot. Tingling, numbness or weakness may also occur. Back or buttock pain alone does not confirm sciatica—an assessment helps identify the cause.
Is it sciatica or pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain?
Sciatica often travels down one leg with tingling or numbness. Pelvic girdle pain commonly affects the pelvis, pubic area, hips or thighs and may worsen when climbing stairs, standing on one leg or turning in bed. Symptoms can overlap, so assessment matters.
What can I do at home to ease pregnancy sciatica?
Gentle movement, regular changes of position and avoiding prolonged sitting may help. Seek individual advice if pain keeps worsening or makes everyday activities difficult.
Will pregnancy sciatica go away after giving birth?
Pain often improves after birth, but recovery depends on its cause. Some people continue to experience symptoms and need further assessment or rehabilitation. Arrange a review if pain persists, worsens or is accompanied by numbness or weakness.
What happens at the first visit? Will I need an X-ray?
Your visit begins with a discussion of your symptoms, pregnancy and health history, followed by an appropriate physical assessment. All Ages Chiropractic does not perform X-rays on pregnant patients. Findings and suitable next steps are explained before care begins.
Address
22, Jalan Jaya Putra 7/2,
Bandar Jaya Putra, Johor bahru