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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
IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It can cause constipation and/or diarrhoea, as well as cramps and wind. Not to be confused with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), IBS is a functional condition. Like fibromyalgia, tests will not show a structural...
Labrum Tears
Labrum simply means "lip", and refers to a ring of cartilage around the edge of a joint. It serves the purpose of providing stability to a joint, but it can be torn, causing discomfort and reduced movement. Symptoms of a Labrum Tear Symptoms often begin after a...
What Do Osteopaths Do?
Osteopaths are manual therapists. The title is legally protected, which means you can only call yourself an osteopath if you have done the necessary training, registered with the governing body, and maintained your insurance and ongoing development. Osteopathic...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sometimes confused with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition. It is characterised by pain in the small joints of the body, eventually resulting in stiffness and joint deformity. Symptoms often begin between the ages of 30...
Perthes’ Disease
Perthes disease is a rare condition that affects the thigh bone of young children. Some cases are associated with early osteoarthritis later on. Symptoms of Perthes' Disease A child may complain of hip or groin pain, spreading into the areas shown in the diagram...
Jaw Pain, Clicking, or Locking
The jaw is an unusual joint. It moves like a hinge joint but also slides, and it is limited by its connection to the joint on the other side. As a result, its anatomy is somewhat unusual too. Within the joint itself there is a disc of cartilage, which connects to some...
Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly is a term to describe a flat spot on a baby's head. Although it can be worrying to see, it is a very common condition, and most of the time it's completely benign. A flat spot on the back or side of the head can...
The Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ)
The sacroiliac joints are the two large joints at the back of the pelvis. They connect the sacrum (base of the spine) to the two pelvic bones (specifically the ilia). The SIJs are unusual joints in that they are not hinges or ball and sockets. The everyday role of the...
Hypermobility
If a joint moves more than average, it might be considered hypermobile. Hypermobility can affect a single joint, particularly after an injury like a sprain or dislocation. It can also be more widespread, which might just be normal for you, or it might be associated...
Infant Torticollis
Torticollis, or wry neck, is a condition in which the neck is limited by tightness. The muscle affected is the SCM, which runs from just below the ear to the front of the chest. It's the one that stands out if you turn your head to one side. When this muscle is...
Bunion: Hallux Valgus
A bunion is a common foot complaint, affecting nearly 1/4 adults. It is more prevalent among women than men, and can cause a range of issues. Alongside pain, bunions can cause shoes to fit poorly, possibly affecting walking if severe enough. What is a Bunion? The long...
Tongue Tie
Technically known as "ankyloglossia", tongue tie is a condition in infants that leads to limited mobility of the tongue. This is problematic in young babies if it affects their ability to feed. The cause of tongue tie is a short or tight frenulum. This is the piece of...
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