After a frustrating search for a diagnosis, Don Markham put some weight behind his treatment for ankylosing spondylitis. He's a big believer that working out can help with the physical pain and mental stress of this arthritis that mainly affects the spine.
Several years and 35 specialists later, Sal Marx finally found a name for the pain in her spine -- ankylosing spondylitis. It's a chronic form of arthritis that many have never heard of. See how she channels her experience into her paintings.
The holiday season can be an intense time for many of my patients, with plenty of highs and lows. The pressure of participating in family ...
How we approach pain management largely depends on what’s causing the pain. When it’s a byproduct of an ongoing health condition, our ...
Arthritis is a broad term that covers a group of over 100 diseases. It has everything to do with your joints -- the places where your bones connect -- such as your wrists, knees, hips, or fingers. But some types of arthritis can also affect other connective tissues and organs, including your skin.
About 1 out of 5 adults have some form of the condition. It can happen to anyone, but it becomes more common as you age.
