Facts and Tips about Ankylosing Spondylitis
Who gets ankylosing spondylitis more frequently: males or females? Is exercise a good idea if you have AS? Learn the answers to those questions, plus read other facts and tips about this spinal condition.
View ArticleSurgery for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Here's some good news: Most patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) won't need surgery. Read about the situations where surgery may be recommended and what procedures surgeons use for AS. Also...
View ArticleExams and Tests for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Your doctor may run several exams and tests while trying to diagnose ankylosing spondylitis. Most likely, you'll have physical and neurological exams.You may need to have blood work done, and the...
View ArticleAnatomy of Ankylosing Spondylitis
A solid understanding of your spinal anatomy will help you understand how ankylosing spondylitis (AS) affects your spine. Learn about the different spinal regions where AS can cause inflammation and...
View ArticleNon-surgical Treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis
To deal with the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, you have several non-surgical treatment options. Exercise can bring pain relief and keep your spinal joints mobile. Your doctor may prescribe...
View ArticleCauses of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Researchers aren't exactly sure what causes ankylosing spondylitis, but they believe that heredity and a certain type of bacteria may play a role in the development of this spinal condition....
View ArticleSymptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
The first symptom of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is usually pain in the sacroiliac joints (located at the back of the pelvis). From there, AS can spread up the spine, causing bones to fuse, also known...
View ArticleWhat is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pain and progressive stiffness. It mainly affects the spine, but it can affect other areas of the body, too. Get an...
View ArticleCommon Ankylosing Spondylitis Questions
Article covers quick answers to the most common questions about ankylosing spondylitis. What is it? What causes it? What can you do for the pain and other symptoms?
View ArticleMattress Selection When You Have Ankylosing Spondylitis
For patients with ankylosing spondylitis, sleep can be considered eight hours of therapy a day. The right mattress can help you enhance your posture and keep a straight spine. Tips on mattress selection.
View ArticleCurrent Research on Ankylosing Spondylitis
Researchers are hard at work trying to better understand ankylosing spondylitis: what causes it? Is there a genetic connection? How does understanding the causes help us better treat the disease?...
View ArticlePregnancy and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis and pregnancy raises two main issues: will there be complications because of AS, and does AS treatment need to be adjusted during pregnancy? The Spondylitis Association of...
View ArticleAnkylosing Spondylitis and Posture
When you have ankylosing spondylitis, you need to work on keeping a straight spine and good posture. The Spondylitis Association of America has easy daily exercises for you to help enhance your posture.
View ArticleRisk of Inheriting Ankylosing Spondylitis
Having ankylosing spondylitis doesn't guarantee that your child will inherit it. Learn about the risk of inheriting spondylitis and if you can find out whether your child will develop AS. Article from...
View ArticleAnkylosing Spondylitis Center
The Ankylosing Spondylitis Condition Center has everything patients need to know about this for of inflammatory arthritis: symptoms, treatments, and even suggested forms of exercise to bring pain relief.
View ArticleTackling Ankylosing Spondylitis Complications
A new study published online in October 2012 confirms that people with ankylosing sypondylitis are at risk for complications such as sleep problems, depression, and anxiety. Learn how to get help.
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Medications to Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis
Though medicine cannot cure ankylosing spondylitis, it may reduce your pain and enable you to more fully participate in the activities you enjoy.
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Exercise for Ankylosing Spondylitis
If you have ankylosing spondylitis, avoid the the “no pain, no gain” philosophy. Low- or no-impact activities, such as yoga, swimming, walking, or cycling are best for people with joint pain.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spine Surgery
Surgical treatment of ankylosing spondylitis is recommended to treat unstable spinal fractures, progressive spinal deformity (kyphosis), and/or neurological problems, such as abnormal reflexes and...
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Axial Spondyloarthritis Is Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
Axial spondyloarthritis types, symptoms, how diagnosed and treated. AxSpA is spinal inflammatory arthritis; an underlying cause of back pain and neck pain.
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