Bright Chiropractic
Private
73 Tenison Road, Cambridge CB1 2DG
Cambridge Chiropody & Podiatry
Private
11 Cook Close, Cambridge CB4 1PH
Cambridge Osteopaths
Private
41 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 1NT
Cambridge Osteopathy
Private
Vision Fitness Girton, Camboro Business Park, Oakington Road, Girton, Cambridge CB3 0QH
ChiroWorks Cambridge
Private
54 Abbey Road, Cambridge CB5 8HQ
Perfect Balance Clinic Cambridge
Private
David Lloyd, Coldham's Business Park, Coldhams Lane, Cambridge CB1 3LH
Physioteq
Private
University of Cambridge Sports Centre, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS
Spritely Osteopathy
Private
Unit 320, Science Park Innovation Centre, Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 0WG
Stockley Osteopaths
Private
Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre, Purbeck Road, Cambridge CB2 8PF
The Expert Physio
Private
Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre, Purbeck Road, Cambridge CB2 8PF
19 Hamilton Road, Cambridge CB4 1BP
Injury Active
Private
50 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE
124 Gilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3PD
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.