Sciatica & Low Back Pain Treatment in Toronto
Reviewed by Shannon Littlejohn Burnes, Registered Physiotherapist (FCAMPT) · Updated October 2026
Resilience Physio is conveniently located just a 3 minute walk south of TTC Spadina Subway Station and are adjacent to the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (JCC) and proudly serves the Midtown and Downtown Toronto areas.
Quick facts
How much does physiotherapy cost?
An initial assessment is 60 minutes and costs $170. Follow-up visits are $105 for 30 minutes, $150 for 45 minutes and $185 for 60 minutes.
Is it covered by insurance?
Physiotherapy is covered by most extended health plans. We don't bill insurers directly: you pay at your visit, and we give you a receipt to submit to your plan.
Sciatica and Low Back Pain Treatment in the Toronto Annex
Low back pain is one of the top reasons that patients will book an appointment with us. It’s something that many people live with on a daily basis and don’t realize that this doesn’t have to be their new normal! The Resilience Physiotherapy team is highly skilled at helping you overcome your Low Back Pain and the associated pain referral into your legs that can occur as a consequence of what’s happening in the spine. This associated leg pain is often termed as ‘sciatica’ but all kinds of other nerves or nerve roots (not just the sciatic nerve) can be aggravated, which in turn refer pain to various parts of the buttocks, leg and foot.
How Can Our Physiotherapists Help?
We all have different skill sets but here is a list of some of the main tools that we will utilize when treating you and your low back pain / sciatica.
Hands On Manual Therapy
Acupuncture
Gunn IMS/Dry Needling
Exercise Rehabilitation
Clinical Pilates Physiotherapy
Typical diagnoses/symptoms that we treat:
Degenerative disc disease
Spinal stenosis
Low back pain
Radiating pain in the legs
Numbness/tingling in the legs and feet
Sciatica
Pain with sitting
Pain with standing
Pain with exercise
Back pain with lifting
If you want to get started with treatment today, start with a discovery call!
Sciatica: common questions
What is sciatica?
Sciatica is pain, numbness or tingling that travels from the low back or buttock down into the leg. It usually happens when a nerve root in the lower spine is irritated, often by a disc bulge or by narrowing around the nerve (spinal stenosis). Other nerves besides the sciatic nerve can cause similar leg pain, which is why a proper assessment matters.
Can physiotherapy help sciatica?
Yes. Most people with sciatica improve with conservative care. Your physiotherapist will work out what is irritating the nerve, then combine hands-on manual therapy, Gunn IMS dry needling or acupuncture, and a graded exercise program to calm symptoms and get you moving again.
How long does sciatica take to get better?
It varies. Many people notice a real improvement within a few weeks of starting the right treatment. After your assessment, we'll give you a realistic timeline for your situation.
When is sciatica an emergency?
You need to go to the emergency department right away if your back or leg pain is accompanied by any of the following: a loss of bladder or bowel control, pins and needles or numbness around the groin/inner thighs, or leg weakness that is getting progressively worse. These can be signs of a serious condition called Cauda Equina Syndrome that needs urgent care.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No. In Ontario you can book directly with a physiotherapist. Many extended health insurance plans cover physiotherapy. Check whether your plan needs a referral for reimbursement.
Should you exercise with Low Back Pain?
Inside, you’ll find some tips on some exercises to try and others to avoid when you’re dealing with acute low back pain. You can also find the link to book a session with one of our skilled Physiotherapists to help you recover from your back pain and return to the activities you love!
