Spondylitis is an umbrella term for a group of chronic arthritis-type diseases affecting the joints of the spine and sacroiliac region. The sacroiliac region includes the pelvis and lower spine.

The term axial spondyloarthritis covers both non-radiographic disease and radiographic disease (also known as ankylosing spondylitis). Some studies have been performed to investigate the prevalence of ...

Walking for close to two hours every day has been discovered to reduce the risk of longterm back pain, according to European researchers. People should walk for more than 100 minutes over the course ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, inflammatory condition that presents a therapeutic challenge for rheumatologists. Traditionally NSAIDs and exercise have been the preferred methods of ...

Advances in medication have changed ankylosing spondylitis treatment and may even change the progression of the disease. That’s welcome news for many people who deal with the pain and stiffness of ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that mainly affects the spine. The condition usually requires medical treatments, but some home remedies can also reduce symptoms. AS is ...

I’ve had ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for nearly a decade. I’ve experienced symptoms like chronic back pain, limited mobility, extreme fatigue, gastrointestinal (GI) issues, eye inflammation, and joint ...

I developed severe chronic back pain when I was 13, but doctors told me I was faking it. After a long fight, I was finally diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at 18. Studies show women are seen as ...

Matt Brown receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia), Arthritis Australia, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (US), Medical ...

Living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) brings its own set of challenges, especially when you think about starting a family. You might notice changes in your symptoms, energy levels, or even how your ...