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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
Tennis Leg
Tennis Leg is a relatively common sports injury. Like its sibling, tennis elbow, you don't have to play tennis to develop it. It can also occur in the absence of sport, despite it typically being considered a sports injury. The Basics of Tennis Leg Tennis Leg is a...
Arthritis in the Hip and Knee
The most common form of arthritis we see in clinic is osteoarthritis (OA). Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, OA is not autoimmune. It is a more mechanical process, sometimes referred to as "wear and tear". More recently, it has become "wear, tear, and repair" to recognise...
Chronic Pain
We deal with two kinds of chronic pain in clinic: primary and secondary. In both cases, pain has been present for at least three months. The difference between the two comes down to the cause. If your pain is a side effect of another chronic condition, like...
Scoliosis and Osteopathy
A scoliosis is a lateral curve in the spine- that is one that you can see when looking at someone from behind. There may also be some rotation through the back. No one is totally symmetrical, and a mild scoliosis may cause little to no disruption. However a more...
New Parents’ Pains
In general, we put a lot of focus on the changes a new mother's body goes through in pregnancy, but maybe not so much post-partum. We barely consider the new physical demands on a new father- but any new parent lives differently to before. As a result, any of us can...
The Pelvic Floor
Just like everyone has a diaphragm, everyone has a pelvic floor. It is made up of a number of muscles, and can be considered a component of your "core". The role of the pelvic floor (PF) is to support the organs within the pelvis. Pregnancy and Childbirth A common...
Baby Milestones
Your baby's development is measured not just by their physical growth, but also their meeting of physical and social milestones. There are broad windows for some milestones in what is considered "normal". The most important thing is your child is making steady...
Reflux in Babies
Both adults and babies can suffer from reflux. For newborns, it's very common, but can still be unpleasant. Anatomy of Reflux Also known as "heartburn" for the way it feels, reflux is the leakage of stomach acid into the bottom of the oesophagus. In adults, this may...
Digestion
When you first see your osteopath, they will ask you all sorts of medical questions. These will include the main body systems, such as digestion. Not only might we be able to help with some digestive issues, but symptoms here can give important clues to other...
Piriformis Syndrome
The piriformis muscle is one of the deepest muscles in the buttock, and the sciatic nerve runs nearby. For some people (approximately 20% of the population), the nerve actually runs through the muscle itself - chances are you would never know if that's the anatomy you...
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...
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