Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease that may strike in the prime of life, often between the ages of 20 and 40. Symptoms often start with chronic pain and stiffness in the lower spine (or sometimes throughout the entire spine). A form of arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis affects men more often than women. Medications, surgery, and physical therapies are among the ankylosing spondylitis treatment options; to learn more, read on.
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Articles
Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis: What to Expect
An ankylosing spondylitis diagnosis from your rheumatologist will be made only after a variety of tests and observations. Find out how to tell if you have arthritis of the spine.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Diet and Exercise Helps Control Symptoms
Ankylosing spondylitis treatment has come a long way in the last decade, but two of the most effective treatments are also two of the most basic: regular exercise and eating right. Exercise's benefits...
Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment and Therapy for Combating Arthritis Pain
What can you do if you have ankylosing spondylitis, a fairly common arthritic condition? Learn about your treatment options, and discover what approaches are most effective for managing the chronic...
Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Symptoms: Do I Have Arthritis of the Spine?
Do you have ankylosing spondylitis, also known as arthritis of the spine? This overview of symptoms will help you understand whether the pain and stiffness you're experiencing (often at the base of...
