Advanced Physiotherapy Clinic
Private
63 Ashton Road East, Failsworth, Oldham M35 9PW
Iain McGregor Osteopaths
Private
114 Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham OL2 6QF
Physio Matters
Private
756-758 Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham OL2 6XG
474 Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9NS
Saddleworth Physiotherapy Clinic
Private
18 High Street, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HX
Sports Physio UK (Oldham)
Private
41B Market Street, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8NR
Thrive Wellness Chiropractic
Private
153 Yorkshire Street, Oldham OL1 3TH
AC Physiotherapy
Private
84 Beal Lane, Shaw Therapy Centre, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8PH
681 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9SN
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: 2026-06-14
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.