Private MSK clinic · Verwood, Dorset
A different way to treat musculoskeletal pain
Frameworks is a specialist MSK clinic. The method was built by our founder, Dr David Eldridge, over more than three decades of clinical practice.
Founder
Dr David Eldridge
David trained first as a physiotherapist before qualifying as a chiropractor.
Early in his career, David became frustrated by seeing patients whose symptoms repeatedly returned. This prompted a decades-long effort to develop a different clinical approach—one focused on identifying and addressing the underlying structural factors that may contribute to musculoskeletal problems.
Over the following three decades, he developed and refined the clinical method that underpins Frameworks today.
The approach is precise, low-impact, and focuses on identifying and addressing structural and biomechanical factors that may be contributing to pain and dysfunction, rather than focusing solely on symptom relief. It was influenced in part by David's work in elite sport, where treatment needed to support athletes' return to performance while minimising disruption to training and competition. The same principles now inform the care provided to every patient at Frameworks.
David continues to see patients through consultancy clinics and chairs the clinic's multidisciplinary advisory Board, helping to ensure the Frameworks approach remains informed by current musculoskeletal research.
BSc Chiropractic · Doctor of Chiropractic · GCC registered (No. 00206) · Royal College of Chiropractors · BCA
The name
The framework everything else works around
The skeleton is the body's framework. At Frameworks, we believe that addressing underlying structural and biomechanical factors can be an important part of helping patients overcome musculoskeletal problems. That's why our clinic is called Frameworks: everything starts with the framework the body is built on. This is also why we have a clear approach to addressing this framework, the skeleton, and correct the consistent patterns we see in patients with pain and dysfunction, where that framework is mal-positioned and causing stresses on joints. Our clinic's name reflects our philosophy.
Our advisory board
A multidisciplinary Board behind every treatment
Frameworks isn't one practitioner's opinion. The method is shaped by a board that spans MSK medicine, orthopaedics, elite sport and mental health, so the care you receive reflects more than one point of view.
Dr David Eldridge
Founder · Research input
Brings physiotherapy and chiropractic research into the clinic and the board, keeping the Frameworks method current with the evidence.
Dr Chris Batty
Orthopaedic & MSK medicine
A GP specialising in orthopaedics and MSK conditions, who met David on the Sports Medicine Masters course. The longest-serving doctor in the football league, and current medic for a Championship football club. Consistency is what allowed Chris to confidently refer patients to Frameworks Clinics. He knows exactly what each patient will receive, whoever they see.
Paul Maxwell-Bown
Mental health & wellbeing
A mental health specialist whose role on the Board focuses on the psychological impact of ongoing musculoskeletal problems and prolonged treatment journeys. His perspective is informed by his own experience as a patient, where other specialist interventions had not brought meaningful improvement to MSK issues.
Our clinical team
Clinical research behind every treatment
At our clinic, your care is handled by fully qualified, registered professionals who specialise in musculoskeletal health.
While our 4-step protocol follows a consistent structural framework, our team uses their clinical expertise to adapt every hands-on movement to your body's specific needs.
Our multidisciplinary team's experience in their various fields adds to this clinical reasoning.
Clinic Director
Dr David Eldridge
Dr Eldridge is a registered chiropractor, regulated by the General Chiropractic Council (Reg No. 00206) and a member of the Royal College of Chiropractors and the British Chiropractic Association.
David also studied postgraduately in Sports Medicine (Nottingham Medical School) and clinical research (AECC), with a background in elite sport including Harlequins RFC and other sports to a county level.
David's mission statement
“I founded this clinic because I wanted to change the way people experience musculoskeletal care. Over the years, I noticed that many patients felt overwhelmed by long, open-ended treatment plans that lacked clear goals or timelines. I believed there was a better, more transparent way to help people get back to feeling their best.
That is why I developed our consistent 4-step framework. I wanted to give our patients a clear, structured path so they know exactly what to expect at every single visit.
I also wanted to make care as gentle and accessible as possible.
Most importantly, I wanted to build a clinic based on complete honesty and safety. Our 4-session protocol and our strict GP referral policy are there to make sure your health always comes first. We are here to provide dedicated, professional support on your journey toward better posture and meaningful pain relief.”
Clinic lead practitioner
Dr Joe Sanyal
Dr Sanyal is a registered chiropractor, regulated by the General Chiropractic Council and a member of the British Chiropractic Association.
Dr Joe Sanyal leads the day to day clinical work at Frameworks. He was treated by David as a child, an experience that inspired him to pursue a career in chiropractic.
After graduating and gaining experience in other clinical settings, Joe found himself drawn to the patient centred approach he had experienced first-hand at Frameworks. When the opportunity arose to join the clinic and work alongside David, he was keen to become part of the team.
Before seeing patients independently, he benefited from the rare opportunity to observe hundreds of cases alongside David. While most practitioners gain experience primarily through treating their own patients, this extensive period of observation allowed him to develop a remarkably detailed understanding of the Frameworks approach and its practical application.
What our patients say
Real, verified reviews from the people we treat, on Google.
Esther Skinner
a week ago
Excellent service. I always feel listened too and have any required treatment explained fully. I never feel pressured to rebook but rather genuinely cared for.
Ashley Hockley
2 weeks ago
Very professional polite service. Dr Sanyal was excellent and the service was excellent as well I couldn't recommend them enough
Andrew Woodhouse
a week ago
Excellent treatment and service again today. I have been a patient for around 20 years and cannot recommend highly enough.
See the method for yourself
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- Same-week appointments in most cases