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 ...

Massage may help some people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) pain. But every person may have a different reaction to it. So it’s important to know what to look out for and how to find a massage ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of inflammatory arthritis which affects primarily the spine, ribs and pelvis (sacroiliac joints), but may also affect the hips, shoulders, heels and small joints ...

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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 ...

GHENT, Belgium — The progression of ankylosing spondylitis can be slowed when tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors are added to high-dose nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), possibly ...

Can anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy play a role in the treatment (early- or late-stage spinal involvement) of ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? Disclosure: Arthur F. Kavanaugh, MD, has disclosed ...

DEAR READER: Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis in which the spine and other joints become inflamed and stiff.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the spine and peripheral joints that can lead to significant disability if left untreated. Conventional treatments can be successful ...

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 ...