Fir Tree Clinic

Fir Tree Clinic provides chiropractic, osteopathy, sports therapy and sports massage. The clinic works with musculoskeletal and neurological issues, sports injury treatment and rehabilitation, with care delivered by a team that includes a McTimoney chiropractor, an osteopath and a sports therapy and sports massage practitioner.

Chiropractic care at the clinic includes hands-on manipulation of the spine and other joints, alongside advice on self-help, therapeutic exercises, posture and lifestyle. The source information states that chiropractors may also use techniques such as ice, heat, massage techniques, exercise and acupuncture as part of care.

Osteopathy at Fir Tree Clinic is based on assessing and treating the body’s structure and function, including the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues. Osteopathic treatment may include touch, physical manipulation, stretching, massage, joint mobilisation and spinal manipulation, with posture and exercise advice where appropriate.

Sports therapy is available for injury assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation for day to day, occupational and sporting function. The clinic states that sports therapy is not limited to athletes. The team’s stated areas and techniques include k-taping, sports nutrition, stick mobility, acupuncture for sports injuries and dry needling, also described as medical acupuncture.

Sports massage is offered for soft tissue work involving muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and other connective tissues. The clinic describes sports massage as being used for soft tissue problems and imbalances linked with repetitive or strenuous physical activity and trauma.

The clinic is in Tadley. Chiropractors are regulated by the General Chiropractic Council, and osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. The practice also states that it can accommodate insurance referrals from some companies, with details available from the clinic.