Area guide
Physiotherapy & chiropractic in Bloomsbury
UK Pain Clinic is a Bloomsbury clinic: we are on Southampton Row, the tree-lined road that runs from Russell Square down to Holborn, a few doors from Queen Square. HCPC-registered physiotherapists and a GCC-registered chiropractor work side by side, so whether you book physiotherapy or chiropractic, your first appointment is a full assessment and a plan agreed with you.
Getting here from Bloomsbury
We are at 77 Southampton Row, on the lower ground floor beneath Ways Pharmacy, between Russell Square and Holborn. Russell Square Gardens are about 4 minutes away, Great Ormond Street and Queen Square about 5, the British Museum about 7, and the UCL, SOAS and Birkbeck campuses around 10–12 minutes. Russell Square station (Piccadilly line) is about 6 minutes' walk and Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines) about 7.
- Russell Square station (Piccadilly line): about 6 minutes' walk via Bernard Street and Southampton Row
- Holborn station (Central, Piccadilly): about 7 minutes' walk north along Southampton Row
- British Museum: about 7 minutes via Great Russell Street and Bloomsbury Way
- UCL main campus (Gower Street): about 12 minutes via Montague Place
- Buses 59, 68, 91, 168 and 188 stop on Southampton Row, a minute from the door
Enter through the Ways Pharmacy door at street level and walk straight ahead and downstairs to the waiting area. If the main door is closed at the weekend, please ring the doorbell beside the entrance. If nobody answers, call us on 07442 554397.
Who we typically see from Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury residents, students and staff from UCL, SOAS, Birkbeck and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, people who work at the hospitals and institutes around Queen Square, and office workers along Southampton Row and Theobald's Road. Common reasons for visiting include back and neck pain from desk work and study, sports and running injuries, and heel and shoulder pain.
Frequently asked questions
- How far is UK Pain Clinic from Bloomsbury?
The clinic is at UG, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET — in the middle of Bloomsbury, so most of the neighbourhood is within a 10-minute walk. Enter through the Ways Pharmacy door at street level and walk straight ahead and downstairs to the waiting area; if the door is closed at the weekend, ring the bell beside the entrance. Full directions are on our contact page.
- How much does physiotherapy or chiropractic cost near Bloomsbury?
Current prices for initial assessments, follow-ups, focused shockwave and our other treatments are listed on our fees page. The price confirmed at booking applies, and there is no charge for asking us a question first by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
- Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book a physiotherapy or chiropractic assessment directly, with no GP referral. If you plan to claim on private health insurance, some insurers ask for a GP referral or a pre-authorisation code before you book, so please check with us first.
- How quickly can I be seen if I work or live in Bloomsbury?
We can usually offer an initial assessment within a few days, often sooner, including Saturday and Thursday-evening appointments. Availability varies week to week, so the quickest way to find a slot is to book online or message us on WhatsApp.
- Can I use my private health insurance?
We work with most major UK health insurers and cash plans, but the insurer decides what is covered and whether pre-authorisation is needed. Please check with us before you book: send us your insurer details and pre-authorisation and we will confirm how to arrange your appointment. See insurance for details.
- What happens at a first visit, and which languages do you speak?
Your first appointment is a full assessment: we take a history, examine you, explain what we find and agree a plan with you. Treatment may start at the same visit if it is appropriate. Wear or bring comfortable clothing, and bring any scan reports, letters or insurance details you have. We consult in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Outcomes vary from person to person, and nothing on this page is a diagnosis.
This page is general information about our clinic and how to reach it, not medical advice or a diagnosis. A clinician will assess you before recommending any treatment, and outcomes vary from person to person. Read our full disclaimer
Ready to book?
Book an initial assessment online and we'll examine you, explain what we find and agree a plan together. Using insurance? Check with us before you book.
We accept most major health insurers. Please contact us before booking.