Central Oxford Osteopathy
Private
116 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PZ
GB Clinics Oxford
Private
Unit 14, Elms Parade, Botley, Oxford OX2 9LG
InVigorate Physiotherapy
Private
PTOX, 1-2 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford OX1 2HP
Oxford Chiropractor
Private
The Practice Rooms, The Old Bakehouse, 2A South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JL
OxPhysio (Headington)
Private
The Wellbeing Clinic, 1 Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7BL
Spires Physiotherapy Oxford
Private
74-77 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE
The Oxford Foot and Ankle Centre
Private
St Luke's Hospital, Latimer Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7PF
tops:health (Summertown)
Private
Second Floor, Summertown Pavilion, 18-24 Middle Way, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7LG
The Manor Hospital, Beech Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7RP
OxPhysio (Jericho)
Private
Top Floor, Jericho Community Centre, 33A Canal Street, Oxford OX2 6BQ
Physio Lab Oxford
Private
Oxford
Raleigh Park Clinic
Private
45 Raleigh Park Road, Botley, Oxford OX2 9AR
Rosie Waygood Osteopathy
Private
59 Warwick Street, Oxford OX4 1SZ
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.