Ascenti Sunderland
Private
Regus, 4 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland SR3 3XW
Goodacre Physiotherapy
Private
7 Grange Terrace, Sunderland SR2 7DF
My Sports Clinic
Private
David Lloyd Leisure, 3 Camberwell Way, Doxford Park, Sunderland SR3 3XN
37 Mere Knolls Road, Roker, Sunderland SR6 9LG
Ross Finch Podiatry
Private
2 Grange Terrace, Stockton Road, Sunderland SR2 7DF
Sano Physiotherapy Sunderland
Private
Regus House, 4 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland SR3 3XW
Sunderland Physiotherapy Clinic
Private
37 Mere Knolls Road, Roker, Sunderland SR6 9LG
CitySpace, University of Sunderland, Chester Road, Sunderland SR1 3SD
The Sunderland Foot Clinic
Private
Southwick, Sunderland
VitaPhysical Clinic
Private
John Street, Sunderland
North East Podiatry
Private
9 Western Hill, Sunderland SR2 7PH
Physio Sunderland (Andre Tulip)
Private
Waterside House, Sunderland Enterprise Park, Wearfield, Sunderland SR5 2TZ
Sunderland Chiropractic Clinic
Private
12 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland SR2 9RQ
Fiona Birnie Osteopathic Clinic
Private
Sunderland SR2 7DF
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.