Area guide
Physiotherapy & chiropractic near Covent Garden
Covent Garden's piazza, theatres and offices are about 10 minutes' walk south of UK Pain Clinic. Whether you work in the area, perform in its theatres, or live in the streets around Seven Dials and Drury Lane, our HCPC-registered physiotherapists and GCC-registered chiropractor in Bloomsbury are a short walk or one Tube stop away.
Getting here from Covent Garden
From Covent Garden station, walk east along Long Acre to Kingsway, turn left and head north past Holborn station, where Kingsway becomes Southampton Row; the clinic is on the left beneath Ways Pharmacy, about 10–12 minutes in all. From the piazza or the Royal Opera House allow about 12 minutes. On the Piccadilly line it is two stops to Russell Square and then a 6-minute walk, though walking is usually just as quick.
- Covent Garden station (Piccadilly line): about 10–12 minutes' walk via Long Acre and Kingsway
- Covent Garden piazza and the Royal Opera House: about 12 minutes' walk
- Seven Dials and Shaftesbury Avenue: about 12 minutes' walk via New Oxford Street
- Piccadilly line two stops to Russell Square, then about 6 minutes' walk
- 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 Covent Garden
Performers, musicians and backstage staff from Covent Garden's theatres and the Royal Opera House, office workers from the media and creative companies around Long Acre and Kingsway, retail and hospitality staff, and residents of the streets around Seven Dials and Drury Lane. Common reasons for visiting include neck and back pain, overuse injuries from rehearsal or performance, and foot, ankle or knee pain from long days on your feet.
Frequently asked questions
- How far is UK Pain Clinic from Covent Garden?
The clinic is at UG, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET — about 10 minutes' walk from Covent Garden station, or Piccadilly line two stops to Russell Square. 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 Covent Garden?
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 Covent Garden?
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
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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.