Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MDMedically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis. It is chronic, which means it is a ...

When you have ankylosing spondylitis (AS), an inflammatory disease that causes pain and stiffness in your lower back and spine, it’s important to stay as physically active as possible. That may sound ...

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 ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a type of arthritis that affects joints, tendons, and ligaments in the lower back and the base of the spine, can make you feel as if your energy has been zapped. It’s a ...

Certain exercises, such as stretches and rotations, can help heal herniated discs by pushing the disc away from the nerve root. Herniated discs (also called bulging discs or slipped discs) can be ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — When we think of arthritis, we often think of elderly adults. However, there are forms that can impact young adults. This Arthritis Awareness Month, a Greensboro woman is sharing ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Ankylosing spondylitis can be a devastating disease. But the good news is that the future is brighter than ever before. Here’s why I’m so optimistic. Doctors -- including primary care physicians -- ...

Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis of your spine that causes inflammation between your vertebrae. Its cause still is not entirely clear, although it does seem to run in families. It ...

A change in medication may cause new or worsening symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, even if other symptoms improve. A doctor may need to prescribe a combination of medications to relieve a person’s ...

But you may be wondering what routine would be best for you. Whether you’re new to exercise or looking to switch things up, we’ve got you covered. These five low-impact exercises, designed to improve ...