6-7 Southernhay West, Exeter EX1 1JG
6 Marsh Green Road North, Marsh Barton, Exeter EX2 8NY
Exeter Chiropractic Clinic
Private
20 The Mede, Exeter EX4 8ED
Exeter Physio
Private
The Old Register Office, 1 Lower Summerlands, Exeter EX1 2LJ
Heavitree Osteopathic Clinic
Private
5 North Street, Heavitree, Exeter EX1 2RH
1 Fairpark Road, Exeter EX2 4HL
St David's Osteopathic Clinic
Private
47 Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3SR
Peak Physio
Private
David Lloyd, Sandy Park Way, Exeter EX2 7NN
Boulder Exe, Tudor Street, Exeter EX4 3BR
Quay Climbing Centre, Haven Road, Haven Banks, Exeter EX2 8AX
The Good Physio
Private
34 Denmark Road, Exeter EX1 1SE
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.