Ankylosing Spondylitis News & Features

Discussion on how Ankylosing spondylitis may have genetic implications.

Learn about and share annoying AS symptoms.

Learn about supportive footwear for AS.

Discussion of how Ankylosing spondylitis affects Mr. Health and Fitness America contestant Chad Baker.

A grabber is an assistive device that helps to reach and pick up otherwise inaccessible items. Here’s how to choose the best one for you.

Learn more about the types of joint pain that affect people who use wheelchairs and how to prevent it.

Dynamic disability is a fairly new but fairly serious concept. Find out what it means and how it can affect you.

Ankylosing spondylitis impacts men differently than it impacts women. Is there a genetic basis for this? Let's discuss this in detail.

An MRI is used to diagnose various conditions in the pelvic, abdominal, and chest regions. Here is how to prepare for an upcoming MRI.

Did you know dogs can also have ankylosing spondylitis? If your dog is showing symptoms of AS, seek medical assistance as soon as possible.

Pilates moves can strengthen your core and build endurance. Here are three activities to incorporate into your daily workout routine.

Neck pain can be very uncomfortable, especially if it is persistent. Sometimes, it has a serious underlying cause that might require long-term treatment.

Strength training has many benefits for the body, but it can be hard to get used to. Here's how to fall in love with strength training.

Living with ankylosing spondylitis can be challenging, especially if you do not have access to helpful resources. Here is a list of resources to help you out.

Learn more about Hyperthermia Therapy and its benefits for those dealing with ankylosing spondylitis and other conditions.

It is possible to stay physically fit even with ankylosing spondylitis. Find out how you can make the most of daily activities.

Learn more about Motley Crue’s guitarist, Mick Mars, and his journey living with pain caused by Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Learn more about kyphoplasty as a treatment for patients with ankylosing spondylitis.

How do you describe the unique feeling of pain with AS? Answer a few quick questions to get the conversation started and share your thoughts.

Learn more about hip-strengthening exercises that can improve symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis.

Learn more about uveitis and why you should get screened for ankylosing spondylitis if you show symptoms of the eye condition.

Share how you respond to people who think AS is just back pain.

The lead singer of Imagine Dragons, Dan Reynolds, was diagnosed with AS in his early 20s.

Avoid these "high inflammation" foods that can make your ankylosing spondylitis symptoms worse.

Learn how you can strengthen your spine with these three yoga poses.

Learn how you can manage nausea with physical therapy, diet, and heat or cold therapy.

Find out what diagnostic tests your doctor can use to tell if you have ankylosing spondylitis.

The upside of ankylosing spondylitis is the empowerment you feel when you have your symptoms under control.

Learn about five things that can make it easier to live with ankylosing spondylitis.

Some foods can help improve the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis. Learn more about these diet options.

Learn how biologics can help your ankylosing spondylitis.

Learn more about this inflammatory condition that’s similar to ankylosing spondylitis.

Learn how ankylosing spondylitis can impact your heart health.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare type of arthritis in the spine whose main symptom -- back pain -- is a common, everyday complaint. That’s just one reason why so many people with AS wait years for a correct diagnosis.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a disease that can upend lives. Learn how two people ultimately found a way to forge ahead after their diagnoses.

Diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) at age 14, Jayson Sacco shares his day-to-day routine and offers hope to others with the condition.

In addition to learning how to live life as an adult, people with AS also have to learn to deal with the physical pain the condition can bring. Here’s how two people figure out life with that pain.

Finding out you have AS can bring a lot of emotional pain. Meet two young men who have found real-world solutions to that pain.

You may have heard of ankylosing spondylitis, but do you really know what it’s like to live with it? Read one woman’s story.

There are lifestyle choices that can help your AS. Learn one doctor’s journey to discover just that.

Living with ankylosing spondylitis: How to get support at work and home.

Shoulders, hips, and more. See how ankylosing spondylitis can affect many areas of your body.