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.
"My life goal is to make AS a household name," Charis Hill says. They use their own powerful story to spread the word on this rare form of arthritis.
Like many of my own patients, you may be interested in doing more to treat to pain than just relying on medications, but you aren’t sure where to start. One simple and accessible treatment to consider ...
Coming out of the pandemic, it's time to reflect on lessons learned and make some changes.
Arthritis is a broad term that covers a group of over 100 diseases. The word "arthritis" means "joint inflammation." Inflammation is one of your body's natural reactions to disease or injury. It includes swelling, pain, and stiffness. Inflammation that lasts a very long time or comes back, as in arthritis, can lead to tissue damage.
A joint is where two or more bones come together, such as the hip or knee.