Ankylosing spondylitis is a condition that causes inflammation in our spine. This inflammation in our vertebrae can cause our spine bones to join and fuse together. This fusion of bones can reduce the ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) came for Lovaine Cohen with speed and force. Lovaine Cohen was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis in her 30s and needed to have hip replacement surgery. Cohen was in her ...

Ankylosing spondylitis can be a devastating disease. But the good news is that the future is brighter than ever before. Here’s why I’m so optimistic. Doctors -- including primary care physicians -- ...

Extreme cold weather conditions and excessive use of smartphones have contributed to the problem of developing Spondylitis, it is an inflammatory disease that, over time, can cause some of the bones ...

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Females often experience ankylosing spondylitis (AS) differently from men.AS spine damage may not be visible on X-rays for women, as it is for many ...

Ankylosing spondylitis is a long term painful disease that affects the spine, bones, muscles and ligaments that connect bones. There is presence of joint pain and inflammation akin to arthritis in ...

Alongside medication and physical therapy for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), self-care plays a key role in managing symptoms and boosting your quality of life. Any activity that helps you feel better ...

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 ...

Researchers from Skoltech contributed to a large study made by colleagues from Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of bioorganic chemistry and other ...

Nowadays, back pain is a common problem suffered by young adults. Improper posture, serving nine hours of shift without moving much and constantly typing can make your shoulders stiff leading to back ...

Ankylosing spondylitis is diagnosed on the basis of your medical history, a physical examination, X-rays or other imaging studies, and possibly blood tests. Ultimately, however, the diagnosis relies ...