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Devizes Osteopathic & Sports Injury Clinic
15 Bridewell Street, Devizes, Wiltshire
SN10 1NQ
01380 728453
Pewsey Osteopathic & Sports Injury Clinic
9 High Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire
SN9 5AF
01672 564646
Constipation and Osteopathy
Constipation is extremely common, affecting people of all ages. For some, it is an occasional inconvenience, while for others it becomes a long-term problem that affects their quality of life. Although persistent constipation should always be discussed with your GP,...
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Pain around the thumb side of the wrist can make everyday tasks surprisingly difficult. Turning a key, opening a jar, lifting a child, or even scrolling on your phone may suddenly become uncomfortable. One common cause is De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a condition...
Football Injuries
In case you missed it, the World Cup is upon us! As one of the most common sports in the UK, it's also responsible for a significant number of the sports injuries we see in clinic. Knee Injuries Due to the twisting forces that football puts through the knee, it's a...
Ganglion Cysts
Ganglion cysts are small, fluid-filled lumps that develop around joints or tendons. They are most commonly found around the wrist, but can also appear on the hands, ankles, or feet. Although they can look concerning, ganglion cysts are benign, and often fluctuate in...
Hip Sprains
Hip sprains are less common than sprains in joints like the ankle or knee, partly because the hip is an inherently stable joint. The ball and socket structure of the hip, combined with strong surrounding ligaments and muscles, means it usually takes significant force...
Calcific Tendinopathy
Calcific tendinopathy occurs when calcium deposits develop within a tendon. The condition most commonly affects the shoulder, particularly the rotator cuff tendons, although it can occur elsewhere in the body. These calcium deposits can become extremely painful,...
Stroke vs Bell’s Palsy
Sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face can be scary. Your first thought might be "is this a stroke?". If in doubt, treat as such, but in some cases the cause is Bell’s Palsy. This is a condition affecting the facial nerve, not the brain. What Is a Stroke?...
Pram Pushing Perils and Other Toddler Pains
Toddlers are wonderful, exhausting, and surprisingly heavy! Many parents expect the interrupted nights and tantrums, but fewer expect the shoulder pain, stiff necks, and aching backs that can develop alongside. The daily jobs of lifting, carrying, pushing, and...
Foot and Ankle Pain
You might not think "osteopath" when you have foot or ankle pain, but it's an area we commonly see in clinic. Overuse injuries, wear and tear, and sports injuries are among the most common causes. Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a common foot problem, affecting...
Kids’ Sports Injuries
Although children are seemingly more resilient and elastic than adults, they are still not immune to sports injuries. Osgood Schlatter's Disease One of the more common children's sports injuries that we see in clinic involve growth plates. The growth plates are...
The Mechanical Picture
One thing that sets osteopaths apart from other healthcare practitioners is our first instinct to look at the whole picture. This means questioning and examining joints and muscles beyond the symptomatic area, but also looking for other conditions or psychosocial...
Iliotibial Band (ITB) Pain and Solutions
The iliotibial band, or ITB, runs along the other edge of the thigh and into the knee. It's often blamed for pain in the area, especially among runners. People may advise that the band is likely "tight" and should be stretched or foam rolled. But it's not a muscle, so...
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