Optimal Physical Therapy
Private
The Gym Group, First Floor, Hampshire House, 176-178 High Street, Southampton SO14 2BY
Osteopathy and You
Private
Unit 1, Southampton Barbell, Manor House Avenue, Southampton SO15 0LF
PhysioCraft (Bitterne)
Private
47 Hawkhurst Close, Southampton SO19 9AX
PhysioSTAR
Private
Unit 2, Ground Floor, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY
Rehabplus - Southampton
Private
Goals Soccer Centre, Millbrook Point Road, Southampton SO15 0JZ
Southampton Chiropody & Podiatry
Private
74A Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DF
Southampton Osteopathy
Private
Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY
Southampton Physio
Private
35 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DG
Southampton Physio Clinic
Private
Boulder Shack, Unit 4, Imperial Park, Empress Road, Southampton SO14 0JW
Spring Chiropractic
Private
52 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2FW
Spire Perform, Auckland Road, Southampton SO15 0SD
Physio Soton
Private
Southampton
15-17 Cumberland Place, Southampton SO15 2BG
White Building, 1-4 Cumberland Place, Southampton SO15 2NP
Nathan Bull Osteopathy
Private
Unit 2, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY
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.