Virtual rehab · Ontario-wide
Virtual Physiotherapy for Sciatica
Sciatica — pain that travels from the back into the buttock or leg — usually settles with the right graded exercise and education. A physiotherapist can assess and guide this over video.
Understanding it
About sciatica
Sciatica describes symptoms caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve or its roots, often related to the lower back. Most cases improve over time with movement, specific exercises and activity modification rather than rest.
Common signs
- Pain radiating from the lower back into the buttock or leg
- Tingling, pins-and-needles or numbness down the leg
- Symptoms that change with position or movement
How virtual care helps
- Assessment of which movements ease or provoke your symptoms
- A nerve-friendly, progressive exercise program
- Education on staying active safely while it settles
- Monitoring and progression at each visit
Primarily treated with physiotherapy, delivered by a registered clinician.
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FAQ
Sciatica — your questions
- When should sciatica be seen in person or by a doctor?
- Certain warning signs — such as significant leg weakness or changes in bladder or bowel control — need urgent in-person assessment. Your physiotherapist screens for these at your first visit and will direct you appropriately.
Start with a free 15-minute consult
Talk to a registered clinician, ask your questions, and see whether virtual rehab is right for you — no cost, no obligation, no referral needed.