13 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth PL3 4LS
120 Dunraven Drive, Derriford, Plymouth PL6 6AT
Bowden Physio
Private
23 Brandreth Road, Plymouth PL3 5HQ
City Centre Chiropody & Podiatry
Private
First Floor, 34 Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1DU
City Osteopathic Practice
Private
4 The Crescent, Lower Ground Floor, Plymouth PL1 3AB
County Chiropractic Plymouth
Private
Unit 21 Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth PL2 2PQ
Elite Osteo Clinic Plymouth
Private
Unit 6 Brooklands Office Campus, 680 Budshead Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5XR
Peverell Back Centre
Private
49 Ganna Park Road, Plymouth PL3 4NN
Plym Physio
Private
1 Seymour Road, Plymouth PL7 4NX
Plympton Chiropractic
Private
Unit 1 Lister Close, Lister Mill Business Park, Plymouth PL7 4BA
Plympton Osteopathic Clinic
Private
70 Ridgeway, Plymouth PL7 2AL
Stoke Physiotherapy Clinic
Private
129 Devonport Road, Plymouth PL1 5RQ
The Ridgeway Foot Clinic
Private
157 Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2HJ
Fay Pedler Clinic
Private
5 Whiteford Road, Plymouth PL3 5LU
Plymouth Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, Plymouth PL4 0LG
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BG
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.