Lower back pain

Im assuming your profile is current and you're second trimester? Back and sciatic pain are common in second trimester. I'd consult a pilates trainer who has experience in pregnancy, but there are also a lot of videos on YouTube that will give advice and suitable stretches. You can't do my go-to exercise for sciatica when pregnant (swan dive) because its on your front, but cat-cow and others will be possible. Combine with taking ibuprofen for a day or two to see if it helps, but you'll need to stick with the exercises at least a few weeks to see if they help.

This for example is by the UK health authorities https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/pilates-and-yoga/prenatal-and-postnatal-exercise/

@Raya I thought you weren't supposed to take ibuprofen while pregnant? My midwife said paracetamol only.

My chiropractor had to realign my pelvis when I was having lower back pain. She also recommended I get an exercise ball and do some exercises with that. Lots of online exercise options to try with the ball. Hope it helps.

Hey I had terrible sciatica pain.
The only thing that helped was using ice pack right after any exercise and then stretches.
I also worked with a physio therapist and that really helped me . I was immobile for almost 3 weeks. Got better slowly

I was told the reason for this was, body produces lot of relaxin hormone during this time. That relaxes the ligaments in the pelvic region. With increased weight that the body has to carry , this falls completely on the buttock muscles(as ligaments have loosened )
That causes inflammation and in turn might end up pinching nerves, causing sciatica.
I know how painful it is, so I'm really sorry you are having to go through it.
Would really recommend working with a PT. That helped me a lot

yes you can up to 27 weeks. After 28 weeks its a no-no as there is evidence it can affect foetal heart valve development. I took two types of NSAID in both my pregnancies for migraine to 28wk and both my babies are perfect.

Im so sorry you’re having this pain. Also sorry that doc was no help. I see this a lot at work. Sciatic pain is very generalized so I would definitely recommend a physical therapist in person so they can assess you. This nerve is long and branches off into a few other ones. A PT can help identify which one depending on your specific symptoms /your specific pain pattern; recommend safe exercises and stretches to do to relax both the appropriate muscle and the nerve. Goggling/Youtubing could make your pain worse, be careful. I wish I could help more :/ If you message me directly maybe I can get more info to help. Feel better!