If you have arthritis and stiff, achy joints, you can see a chiropractor in Plymouth directly, without a referral.
At Ocean City Chiropractic, in Plymouth city centre (Ground Floor, 3 The Crescent, Plymouth PL1 3AB), we help people with joint pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis (wear and tear) in the back, neck, hips and knees. Care is gentle, low-force where needed, and always alongside exercise, so you can keep doing what you enjoy.
Headaches have lots of possible triggers, so the first job is working out which type you have. Things we often find:
It's just two appointments to get you on the right path. Here's exactly what happens at each so there are no surprises.
Restoring proper movement to the hip, pelvis and lower back
Strengthening the glutes and hip stabilisers so the joint is properly supported
For stubborn tendon problems like GTPS
Correcting how your feet load your hips with every step
The daily habits that keep hips happy
The UK's NICE guideline for osteoarthritis makes exercise the core treatment, and says manual therapy may be offered alongside it. That's how we use it: hands-on care plus a plan to keep you moving.
Source: NICE NG226, Osteoarthritis in over 16s (2022).
A 2026 review of adults aged 55 and over found spinal manipulation was comparable to, or slightly better than, other treatments for chronic spinal pain and lumbar spinal stenosis.
Source: Schielke et al., Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 2026.
You can see a chiropractor directly, without a referral. At Ocean City Chiropractic, Ground Floor, 3 The Crescent, Plymouth PL1 3AB, we help people with joint pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis, always alongside exercise. Book online or call 01752 921 931.
Yes, with the right care. We check everything first, including bone health, and use gentle, low-force methods when they suit you better.
No, and we won't claim to. What we can do is help the joints and the muscles around them move and work better, and give you a plan to stay active.
For osteoarthritis, the right exercise is the core treatment. We'll show you what suits your joints and build it up gradually.
Keep moving little and often, warm stiff joints up before activity, and try heat for stiffness.
All three are regulated professions you can see directly, and all can help with headaches. What matters most is someone who examines you properly, explains what's going on and gives you a plan that includes what you can do yourself. At Ocean City Chiropractic you'll see a chiropractor, and our sports therapist too if that suits you better. There's more on this in our guide: chiropractor, physio or osteopath?
No. Chiropractors are primary healthcare professionals, so you can book directly with us. Book online or call 01752 921 931.
Your initial consultation takes 45 minutes and costs £65. We take 50% of that when you book. Your second visit, where we go through what we found and your options, is free. If you go ahead with care, sessions are £45 each, or £39 each on a programme or monthly membership. See our pricing page for any current offers.
We're at Ground Floor, 3 The Crescent, Plymouth PL1 3AB, in Plymouth city centre, with on-site parking. We're open Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8am–7pm · Wed 2pm–7pm, so there are early and evening appointments most weekdays. We're closed at weekends.
Unsure if it's your hip or your back? Book a free phone consultation, describe what you're feeling and we'll give you an honest answer.
