Ankylosing Spondylitis Information

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease that may strike in the prime of life, often between the ages of 20 and 40. Essentially, ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that occurs in the spine, when tendons that attach muscles to the spine become inflamed and painful. The following articles will help you understand more about akylosing spondylitis, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, as well as recent research advances.

Introduction

Arthritis always involves joint inflammation, but beyond that there are differences among the many types it involves. (There are more than 100 types of arthritis, including the two that strike most...

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Symptoms & Treatments

Subtle symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, an arthritis that is more common, and more severe, in men. Treatments vary widely, and can include yoga and tai chi.