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 ...

Common causes of low back pain include muscle strain, trauma, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disorders.

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 been treating people who have ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for over 15 years in my private, community-based practice. I’ve gained many insights along the way about how to manage the challenges of ...

If you are one of the approximately 1.5 percent of Americans who have been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)—a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that can cause pain, stiffness, and ...

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 ...

Seronegative spondylitis is spine inflammation that occurs with a blood test that is negative for possible causes. Back pain happens for a variety of reasons, such as mechanical issues, structural ...

For decades, ankylosing spondylitis was considered a man’s disease, but new research reveals something shocking: ankylosing spondylitis hits women differently and nearly as frequently as men, yet ...

Ivarmacitinib, a highly selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor, tamed ankylosing spondylitis with sustained efficacy through 24 weeks in a phase 2/3 trial. A phase 2/3 trial in China evaluated the ...