Helping people overcome pain, recover from injury, and move with confidence through personalised osteopathic treatment.
OSTEOPATH MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
What Is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of hands-on healthcare that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the muscles, joints, nerves, ligaments, and connective tissues throughout the body.
At Corrective Pain Relief, we use osteopathic treatment to help patients experiencing lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, sports injuries, joint stiffness, and a wide range of other musculoskeletal complaints. Every treatment begins with a thorough assessment to understand the underlying cause of your symptoms and how they may be affecting your movement and daily life.
Treatment may include manual therapy, spinal and joint mobilisation or manipulation, soft tissue techniques, rehabilitation exercises, and personalised advice designed to support recovery and reduce the likelihood of future problems.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with persistent pain, or looking to improve movement and performance, our goal is to help you move better, feel better, and thrive.
Looking to learn more about osteopathy? Visit our dedicated Osteopathy page.
Why Choose Corrective Pain Relief?
Choosing the right healthcare professional is about more than simply finding someone close by. It’s about finding a clinician who takes the time to understand your symptoms, identify the underlying cause, and create a plan tailored to your goals.
At Corrective Pain Relief, we combine hands-on osteopathic treatment with rehabilitation, movement coaching, and patient education to help deliver lasting results rather than temporary relief.
Whether you’re struggling with back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, or persistent stiffness, our goal is to help you recover with confidence and return to the activities you enjoy.
🎓 Experienced & Qualified
Registered Osteopath with over 10 years of clinical experience and a Master’s Degree in Osteopathic & Naturopathic Medicine.
🏥 Insurance & Self-Pay Options
Recognised by major private health insurers including Bupa, AXA, WPA, Aviva, Vitality, and Cigna.
🧠 Evidence-Informed Care
Treatment recommendations are based on clinical assessment, current evidence, and your individual needs.
🏃 Rehabilitation Focused
We don’t just treat symptoms. We help improve strength, mobility, movement patterns, and long-term function.
📍 Manchester City Centre Location
Conveniently located in the heart of Manchester with excellent access from Deansgate, Spinningfields, Piccadilly, Ancoats, Salford Quays, and surrounding areas.
🤝 Trusted Referral Network
Fast access to MRI, Ultrasound, X-Ray imaging, injection therapy, and specialist referrals when clinically appropriate.
⭐ Trusted by Patients Across Manchester
Read independent patient experiences of osteopathic treatment, rehabilitation and care at Corrective Pain Relief.
YOUR OSTEOPATH IN MANCHESTER
Corrective Pain Relief is led by registered osteopath Adrian Lee, M.Ost, ND, DO. Based at the Port Street clinic in Manchester City Centre, Adrian combines osteopathic assessment and hands-on treatment with rehabilitation, movement and exercise to provide individual care for pain, injury and performance.
His clinical experience ranges from everyday musculoskeletal problems to working with professional and international-level athletes.
Treatments Available
At Corrective Pain Relief, treatment is tailored to the individual. Following a thorough assessment, we may recommend a combination of hands-on treatment, rehabilitation, and self-management strategies designed to help you recover, move better, and reduce the likelihood of future problems.
Depending on your condition and goals, treatment may include:
Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs. Our aim is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help you achieve lasting improvements in movement, function, and confidence.
View our full range of treatments and services to learn more.
Every patient receives a thorough assessment to identify the factors contributing to their symptoms and develop an appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plan.
👐 Osteopathy
Hands-on treatment focused on improving movement, reducing pain, and restoring function.
🎯 Medical Acupuncture & Dry Needling
Targeted treatment designed to help reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and support recovery.
🔥 Cupping Therapy
Used to help relieve muscular tension, improve circulation, and complement manual therapy techniques.
🏃 Exercise Rehabilitation
Personalised exercises and movement strategies to improve strength, mobility, and long-term outcomes.
🩻 Diagnostic Imaging Referrals
Access to MRI, Ultrasound, and X-Ray referrals when further investigation is clinically appropriate.
💉 Injection Therapy Referrals
Referral pathways to trusted musculoskeletal specialists providing ultrasound-guided injection therapy.
🩹 Kinesiology Taping
Elastic therapeutic tape may be used to provide temporary support during movement, exercise and rehabilitation where appropriate.
→ Explore Kinesiology Taping Manchester
⚡ Percussive Therapy
Percussive massage may be incorporated into treatment and rehabilitation to complement hands-on soft tissue techniques and support movement and recovery.
Common Conditions We Treat
As a Manchester City Centre osteopathy clinic, we assess and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the spine, joints, muscles, nerves and connective tissues.
Some of the most common reasons people visit us include:
◻️ Lower Back Pain
Pain, stiffness and disc-related symptoms.
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◻️ Sciatica
Leg pain, tingling and nerve irritation.
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◻️ Neck Pain
Stiffness, reduced mobility and discomfort.
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◻️ Headaches
Tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches.
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◻️ TMJ Dysfunction
Jaw pain, clicking and facial tension.
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Looking to learn more about a specific condition? Visit our Pain Explained section for detailed information on symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches.
Other Conditions We Treat
Shoulder pain & rotator cuff injuries
• Rib & chest wall pain
• Tennis & golfer’s elbow
• Hip pain & gluteal tendinopathy
• Knee pain & patellofemoral pain
• Plantar fasciitis & foot pain
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Sports injuries
• Tendinopathies & bursitis
• Postural & workplace-related pain
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Personalised Care from Your First Visit
Every patient is different, which is why every appointment begins with listening to your story rather than making assumptions. Our goal is to understand your symptoms, identify what may be contributing to them and create a personalised plan to help you move better, recover with confidence and achieve lasting results.
🩺 Step 1 – Consultation & Assessment
Your first appointment begins with a detailed consultation to understand your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, activity levels and personal goals.
A comprehensive physical assessment may include:
- Movement assessment
- Joint mobility testing
- Muscle strength and flexibility assessment
- Neurological testing (where appropriate)
- Orthopaedic examination
- Postural and functional movement assessment
Once we’ve identified what may be contributing to your symptoms, we’ll explain our findings in clear, straightforward language and answer any questions before treatment begins.
🤲 Step 2 – Personalised Treatment
Where clinically appropriate, treatment may begin during your first appointment.
Depending on your condition and goals, treatment may include:
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- Osteopathic manual therapy
- Joint mobilisation and manipulation
- Soft tissue therapy
- Medical acupuncture or dry needling
- Cupping therapy
- Exercise rehabilitation
- Movement and postural advice
💪 Step 3 – Rehabilitation & Long-Term Recovery
Our aim is not simply to help you feel better today, but to help you continue moving well long after your appointment.
Your ongoing care may include:
- Rehabilitation exercises
- Progressive strengthening programmes
- Mobility and flexibility guidance
- Lifestyle and ergonomic advice
- Return-to-work planning
- Return-to-sport and performance rehabilitation
Where appropriate, we’ll also discuss the most suitable follow-up plan to help support your long-term recovery and reduce the likelihood of recurring problems.
Returning to sport or working towards a performance goal?
Explore our dedicated Sports Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation Manchester and Performance & Rehabilitation Manchester services for more information about injury recovery, progressive rehabilitation and returning confidently to activity.
Looking to learn more about osteopathy?
Considering treatment? Discover how osteopathy combines hands-on care, rehabilitation and personalised treatment plans to help improve movement, reduce pain and support long-term recovery.
Our Trusted Healthcare Network
🏥 Osteopathy
Corrective Pain Relief
Helping people recover from pain, restore movement and optimise performance through evidence-based osteopathic care.
→ Osteopath Manchester City Centre
🤝 Physiotherapy
Matrix Physiotherapy
Working alongside trusted physiotherapy professionals to support rehabilitation, injury recovery and long-term musculoskeletal health.
→ Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Manchester
🩻 Diagnostic Imaging
Need a scan?
Fast access to MRI, Ultrasound and X-ray referrals through our trusted imaging partner.
→ Diagnostic Imaging Referrals Manchester
💉 Injection Therapy
When specialist intervention may be appropriate.
Working alongside experienced clinicians offering ultrasound-guided injection therapy where clinically indicated.
→ Injection Therapy Referrals Manchester
👨⚕️ Private Doctors
Same Day Doctor Manchester
Access to experienced private GPs for medical assessment, investigations and ongoing healthcare support when appropriate.
⚕️ Advanced MSK & Spinal Therapies
ProSpinal
Working alongside trusted osteopathic professionals in Hale & Altrincham, providing advanced treatment options for spinal, joint, tendon and sports-related conditions.
→ Advanced MSK & Spinal Therapies
👁️ Eye Care & Optometry
Specsavers Manchester Fort
Supporting eye health, visual comfort and collaborative patient care.
We recognise the importance of considering visual health when assessing symptoms such as recurring headaches, eye strain and discomfort associated with prolonged screen use.
Uncorrected vision problems and visual fatigue can sometimes contribute to headaches or changes in how people position themselves when reading and working. Where appropriate, an eye examination can help identify visual factors that may need attention alongside musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation.
This connection reflects our commitment to helping patients access the right healthcare professionals when their symptoms may involve more than one contributing factor.
Looking to learn more about a specific condition? Visit our Pain Explained section for detailed information on symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches.
Supporting Recovery Beyond Pain
Recovery Is More Than Pain Relief
Reducing pain is often only the beginning of the recovery journey. Our aim is not simply to help you feel better today, but to help you move confidently, restore function and return to the activities that matter most to you.
Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, returning to the gym, preparing for a HYROX event, getting back to running or simply wanting to move more comfortably in everyday life, rehabilitation plays an important role in achieving long-term success.
At Corrective Pain Relief, we combine osteopathic treatment with personalised rehabilitation, movement education and progressive exercise strategies to help support lasting improvements in movement, strength and resilience.
Supporting Active Lifestyles Across Manchester
We regularly work with people from a wide range of sporting and active communities, including:
🏃 Runners
Supporting efficient movement, injury rehabilitation and a confident return to training.
🔥 HYROX Athletes
Helping optimise mobility, recovery and performance for one of the world’s fastest-growing fitness sports.
🏋️ GYM, STRENGTH & PERSONAL TRAINING
Helping individuals train consistently while managing injuries, movement restrictions and performance goals. Where appropriate, we also work alongside trusted personal trainers and fitness professionals across Manchester to support the transition from rehabilitation back into structured training.
🧘 Pilates & Yoga
Supporting flexibility, body awareness, movement control and long-term musculoskeletal health.
🧗 Climbing & Bouldering Athletes
Climbing and bouldering place significant demands on the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders and upper body, combining strength, mobility, grip and movement control across a wide variety of positions.
🎾 Padel Players
Padel combines repeated changes of direction, acceleration, rotation and overhead movements, placing demands on the shoulders, elbows, wrists, lower back, hips, knees and ankles.
🏃 Performance & Rehabilitation Manchester
Whether you’re returning from injury or striving to improve performance, discover how personalised rehabilitation can help you move with confidence and perform at your best.
Conveniently Located In Manchester City Centre
Corrective Pain Relief is based on Port Street in the heart of Manchester City Centre, conveniently located for people living, working and studying across the city.
Our clinic is well positioned for those travelling from Deansgate, Spinningfields, Castlefield, the Northern Quarter, Ancoats, New Islington, Piccadilly, Victoria, the Green Quarter and Salford Central.
With Manchester Piccadilly Station within walking distance and convenient access by train, tram and bus, the clinic is also easily accessible for patients travelling from across Manchester and Greater Manchester. Nearby parking is available for those travelling by car.
We regularly welcome patients from across the region for osteopathic treatment, sports injury rehabilitation and musculoskeletal care, with access to diagnostic imaging and specialist referral pathways where clinically appropriate.
OSTEOPATHY ACROSS MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
- Manchester City Centre
- Deansgate
- Spinningfields
- Castlefield
- Northern Quarter
- Ancoats
- New Islington
- Piccadilly
- Victoria
- Green Quarter
- Salford Central
Local Osteopathy Guides
Based close to both neighbourhoods? Find more information about osteopathic care near Ancoats and the Northern Quarter.
TRAVELLING TO US FROM GREATER MANCHESTER
Our osteopathy clinic is within walking distance of Manchester Piccadilly Station and easily accessible by train, tram and bus from across Greater Manchester.
- Salford
- Trafford
- Chorlton
- Didsbury
- Sale
- Stretford
- Altrincham
- Stockport
- Prestwich
- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Bury
COME AND VISIT US
Osteopath in Manchester City Centre
Corrective Pain Relief is located at 56 Port Street, Manchester, M1 2EQ, in Manchester City Centre, between the Northern Quarter and Ancoats.
Our osteopathy clinic is within walking distance of Manchester Piccadilly Station and easily accessible by train, tram and bus from across Greater Manchester, including Salford, Stockport, Didsbury and Chorlton.
If you’re travelling by car, free parking for up to 90 minutes is available nearby at Urban Exchange, subject to its parking terms.
📍 56 Port Street, Manchester, M1 2EQ
📞 0161 989 6625 (also available on WhatsApp)
📧 info@correctivepainrelief.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a GP referral to see an osteopath?
No. Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners, which means you can book an appointment directly without needing a referral from your GP. If further investigation or specialist input is required, we can discuss the most appropriate referral pathway.
Is osteopathy covered by private health insurance?
Many private health insurers provide cover for osteopathic treatment. Corrective Pain Relief is recognised by major insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, WPA, Aviva, Vitality, and Cigna. We also support patients using health cash plans such as Simplyhealth, Medicash, Health Shield, and Westfield Health.
Can osteopathy help with sciatica?
Osteopathy may help manage symptoms associated with sciatica by addressing factors that may be contributing to nerve irritation, joint stiffness, muscle tension, and movement restrictions. Every case is different, which is why a thorough assessment is important before treatment begins.
Can osteopathy help with neck pain and headaches?
Many cases of neck pain, tension headaches, and cervicogenic headaches may benefit from osteopathic treatment. Following assessment, treatment may include manual therapy, rehabilitation exercises, posture advice, and movement strategies tailored to your individual needs.
Are neck adjustments safe?
Patient safety is always our priority. Before any treatment is provided, a thorough assessment is carried out to determine suitability. Treatment is always tailored to the individual, and techniques are selected based on clinical findings, symptoms, preferences, and goals.
How many appointments will I need?
The number of appointments varies depending on the condition being treated, how long symptoms have been present, overall health, and individual goals. Some patients experience improvement within a few sessions, while others may benefit from a longer-term rehabilitation approach.
What should I wear to my appointment?
Comfortable clothing is recommended where possible, as this can make assessment and treatment easier. Depending on the area being examined, you may be asked to remove outer layers of clothing, although gowns and towels are available to ensure privacy and comfort.
What if I need a scan or specialist referral?
If further investigation is clinically appropriate, we can arrange referrals for private MRI, Ultrasound, and X-ray imaging, as well as referrals to trusted musculoskeletal specialists and injection therapy providers. Any recommendations will be based on your symptoms, examination findings, and individual circumstances.
Related Resources
Continue exploring osteopathy, rehabilitation and patient care to learn how Corrective Pain Relief helps people move better, recover from injury and achieve long-term health across Manchester.
🩺 Conditions We Treat Manchester
Explore the musculoskeletal conditions commonly assessed and treated at Corrective Pain Relief, including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, sports injuries, joint pain and more.
→ Explore Conditions We Treat Manchester
🏃 Performance & Rehabilitation Manchester
Whether you’re returning from injury or striving to improve performance, discover how personalised rehabilitation can help you move with confidence and perform at your best.
→ Explore Performance & Rehabilitation Manchester
🤝 Our Trusted Healthcare Network Manchester
Exceptional healthcare is built on collaboration. Learn how our trusted network of physiotherapists, private doctors, diagnostic imaging providers and musculoskeletal specialists helps support the best possible patient care.
→ Explore Our Trusted Healthcare Network Manchester
💚 About Corrective Pain Relief
Learn more about our philosophy, evidence-based approach and commitment to helping people restore movement, recover from injury and improve long-term health.
→ About Corrective Pain Relief
🧠 Osteopathy FAQs Manchester
Have questions about osteopathy or your first appointment? Find answers to common questions about treatment, rehabilitation, referrals, insurance cover and what to expect during your visit.
→ Explore Osteopathy FAQs Manchester
📅 Book Your Appointment Today
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