Oakville · Nerve pain
Sciatica Treatment in Oakville
Sciatica is pain that travels from the low back down the leg, often with tingling or numbness. Physiotherapy helps calm the nerve, restore movement and get you back to normal activity.
What it is
Leg pain that starts in the back
Sciatica usually happens when a nerve root in the low back is irritated, most often by a disc bulge. Pain can be sharp, burning or electric, and is often worse with sitting, bending or coughing.
Many cases improve over weeks to months with the right management. Our job is to help that happen faster and with less disruption to your life.
- Assessment of nerve function, strength and sensation
- Positions and movements that ease leg pain
- Graded exercise to restore movement and strength
- Activity and work advice while it settles
- Referral if signs suggest you need a doctor or imaging
Seek help urgently
When sciatica is an emergency
Go to emergency if leg pain comes with numbness in the groin or saddle area, loss of bladder or bowel control, or weakness that is getting worse quickly.
Visit us
Our Oakville clinic on Speers Road
Apti's Oakville clinic is at 171 Speers Road, Unit 5, Oakville, ON L6K 3W8, with free on-site parking. We see patients from across Oakville, including Bronte, Kerr Village, Old Oakville, Glen Abbey, River Oaks, Clearview, Palermo and West Oak Trails, as well as Burlington, Milton and west Mississauga. No referral needed, and we direct bill most extended health plans.
Oakville hours
Monday & Wednesday, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Friday, 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, closed
Book in Oakville
Call 905-780-3334 or send us a message to book your first assessment with a registered professional at 171 Speers Road, Unit 5.
Common questions
Sciatica Treatment in Oakville — frequently asked
Can physiotherapy help sciatica?
Yes. Physiotherapy is a first-line treatment for most sciatica, alongside staying active and pain management advice from your doctor.
How long does sciatica last?
Many people improve within weeks to a few months. Some take longer. Early assessment helps you manage it well.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to see a physiotherapist in Ontario.
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Book sciatica treatment in Oakville
See a registered professional at 171 Speers Road, Unit 5, Oakville.