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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
Osteoporosis and Osteopathy
Osteoporosis is a condition mainly affecting older women in which bone density is lost. People who have lower density than normal may be diagnosed with osteopenia, which is a less severe state. We need to know if you have low bone density, as it will affect which...
Bursitis
Bursae are fatty pads found all over the body, wherever muscle or ligament runs close to bone. Their job is to prevent friction between the bone and soft tissue. However, they can become irritated themselves: this is bursitis. Symptoms of Bursitis The "-itis" in the...
Lyme Disease
If you've heard of Lyme Disease, you might be wondering what a bite from a tick has to do with osteopathy. The condition is a bacterial infection, and although we can't treat it (you need antibiotics from your GP), we need to be able to spot it. Some of the early...
Snapping Hip Syndrome
The first information we gather when making your diagnosis is the information you tell us yourself. Whether you describe your pain as an ache or a snap, and whether or not it comes with a feeling of shifting is all important to know. The Three Types Lateral: the IT...
Red Flags for Lower Back Pain
Osteopaths are well known for treating lower backs- but there are a number of red flags that we need to be aware of. These are signs of a potentially dangerous problem that need an urgent referral to a GP or hospital. What Can't We Treat? We can treat non-specific...
Rib Pain: Costochondritis
Chest pain is a red flag, and must be screened for cardiovascular causes first. When we know you're safe to treat, we might find that the cause of your pain is the joint between a rib and the sternum (breast bone). Costochondritis Costochondritis is a temporary...
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a relatively well known cause of foot pain. "Fasciitis" can be a bit of a mouthful, but is pronounced "fash-ee-itis", referring to inflammation of the fascia. Fascia is a layer of tissue between skin and muscle. Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis Pain...
Meniscus Tears
You might have heard of meniscus tears among athletes, but they can affect anyone. What is a Meniscus? The menisci are the two C-shaped pieces of cartilage within the knee. Their job is to help to stabilise the hinge joint of the knee by cupping the end of the thigh...
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osgood Schlatter Disease (OSD) is a common condition that affects the knee in adolescence. It leaves a bony lump just under the knee cap that can be felt in adulthood, and often patients are completely unaware that they once had it. However, it can be quite...
Colic: What Do We Know About It?
Colic is defined by the NHS as crying "more than 3 hours a day, 3 days a week for at least 1 week." This only applies if the cause is not obvious. Rather than a diagnosis, colic is considered a symptom. Signs of Colic In babies under 6 months old, signs beyond...
Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common self-diagnosis among runners. Authentic cases are more than just pain in the shin area, they are caused by trauma to the bone, not just muscle pain. What Happens when you have Shin Splints? The exact pathology is not fully understood, but we...
Referred Pain
We're generally quite familiar with pain being caused in one area of the body and felt in another. One example of this is sciatica. This is where a nerve is irritated, and symptoms are felt along the length of it. Referred pain has some similarities, but is a...
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