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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
Ankylosing Spondylitis and AxSpA
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a condition that causes lower back pain and stiffness, and over time leads to permanent fusion in the joints of the lower back. AxSpA is shorthand for Axial Spondyloarthritis, which is a similar condition. There is debate as to whether...
Running Injuries
As new year resolutions kick in, we see more running injuries in clinic. Often these affect the knee, but the hip, ankle, and lower back can also be involved. Meniscus Injury The menisci are two C-shaped pieces of cartilage within the knee joint. Their job is to...
Arthritic Pain
There are a number of conditions that cause arthritic pain: OsteoarthritisRheumatoid arthritisAnkylosing spondylitis (AxSpA)Psoriatic arthritisReactive arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) OA is the one we might just call "arthritis". It is not a rheumatoid or autoimmune...
Tension
Have you ever wondered why stress is so bad for you? How can mental tension increase the risk of diabetes, heart attacks, and eczema? Stress is not simply a matter of psychology. It involves a part of the nervous system known as the Autonomic Nervous System - the ANS....
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition of disrupted pain processing. It is poorly understood, and although we know a few of its hallmarks, it is unclear exactly why it develops. Onset often follows a stressful or emotionally traumatic period. It seems to affect women...
Long Covid: What We Know So Far
Little is understood about long covid, and the knowledge base is expected to change quickly. This post will be updated as evidence emerges. It was last updated on 9th November 2020. What is Long Covid? Most people who contract COVID-19 recover quickly, but others...
Sciatica and Osteopathy
The sciatic nerve runs down the back of the leg, and when it is irritated, it causes sciatica. Sciatica is simply a collection of symptoms from the sciatic nerve, such as a shooting pain, pins and needles, or numbness. These symptoms will be in the back of the leg,...
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome (FSS) or Adhesive Capsulitis is a condition of the shoulder capsule. The capsule is a thick piece of fibrous tissue that covers the whole ball and socket joint. In FSS it becomes tight, limiting movement and causing pain. Symptoms of Frozen...
Can Osteopathy help while I’m Pregnant?
Many women develop aches and pains while pregnant. Osteopathy is a gentle therapy that is appropriate throughout pregnancy and post-natally. Back pain while pregnant Back pain affects most of us at some point, and it's a common side effect of pregnancy. Hormones and...
Cervicogenic Headaches
Cervicogenic headaches are a specific kind of headache that originate from the neck. They can be caused by tightness in the muscles of the neck, or linked to the neck by nerves. Symptoms of a Cervicogenic headache This type of headache is quite different from a...
Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Osteopaths don't just treat backs! We can work on any joint in the body, including the shoulder and elbow. In both joints there are a number of tissues that can cause pain and only a few are covered in this post. If you have pain in the arm that doesn't fit any of...
Diastasis Recti
During pregnancy, the abdominal wall has to make room for the baby. The six-pack muscles (rectus abdominus) separate along the vertical line of connective tissue that normally holds them together. If the muscles don't come back together after pregnancy, this is known...
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