Ann Physiocare - Southville
Private
First Floor, Monarch House, 1-7 Smyth Road, Southville, Bristol BS3 2BX
Belmont House Osteopaths
Private
Belmont House, Gloucester Road, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5BQ
Bodyset Bristol
Private
27 Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HR
Bristol Physio Ltd
Private
26a Oakfield Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2AT
68 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2QA
Clifton Chiropractic Clinic
Private
123 Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EU
Comfort Health
Private
11 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2HL
Cotham Chiropractic Clinic
Private
3 Cotham Road, Cotham, Bristol BS6 6DG
Footworks Chiropody & Podiatry
Private
2b Charles Place, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4QW
Henleaze Physio Clinic
Private
10 Harbury Road, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4PL
Kasa Chiropractic
Private
33 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2HL
Sally Varney Clinic
Private
Alexander House, 110 Redland Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6QU
Foot Health Centre, 19 Cannon Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1BH
The Family Practice, 116 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NL
The Chandos Clinic
Private
21 Chandos Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6PG
Willow Chiropractic - Clifton
Private
Unit 8B, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2NN
Bristol Physio (Trust Physio)
Private
3 Berkeley Square, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1HL
Clifton, Bristol BS8
Clifton Physiotherapy
Private
Clifton, Bristol BS8
Physiotherapy and MSK care
Musculoskeletal (MSK) care helps with problems affecting muscles, joints, bones and nerves — from back pain and sports injuries to recovery after surgery. It includes physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, sports injury clinics and podiatry. Physiotherapists and podiatrists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); osteopaths with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC); and chiropractors with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC).
NHS and private options
Physiotherapy is available on the NHS, usually via a GP referral or, in many areas, by self-referral — though waits can be long. Many people choose private physiotherapy, osteopathy or chiropractic for quicker access and more frequent sessions. Fees are set by each clinic.
What these clinics treat
- Physiotherapy — back and neck pain, post-injury and post-operative rehabilitation, mobility.
- Sports injury clinics — assessment and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries.
- Osteopathy & chiropractic — manual approaches to joint and muscle problems.
- Podiatry / chiropody — foot and lower-limb care.
Choosing a clinic
Check that the practitioner is registered with the appropriate body for their profession. This page is general information, not medical advice — for assessment and treatment, see a registered clinician.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You can usually book private physiotherapy, osteopathy or chiropractic directly, without a GP referral. NHS physiotherapy normally requires a GP referral or, in many areas, self-referral.
All treat musculoskeletal problems but train and are regulated differently. Physiotherapists (and podiatrists) are registered with the HCPC, osteopaths with the General Osteopathic Council, and chiropractors with the General Chiropractic Council. The right choice depends on your problem and preference.
It varies with the condition and how you respond. A clinician should assess you and explain a likely plan at your first appointment. Be wary of anyone promising a fixed cure in a set number of sessions before assessing you.
Physiotherapists must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Always check that the practitioner is registered with the appropriate body for their profession.