There is no known way to prevent AS.
Yes, ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease.
Ankylosing spondylitis
Spondylitis, in the case of Ankylosing Spondylitis, can be somewhat prevented by swimming and spine movement excercises. Going to a Physical Therapist can be beneficial in that excercises are taught and maintained, that help with spinal movement and muscle strengthening. Swimming helps because it suspends you and allows you to move with more freedom.
Ankylosing spondylitis is often confused with mechanical back pain in its early stages.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes chronic pain in the back.
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The pain of ankylosing spondylitis is made worse by sitting or lying down and improves when the patient gets up.
Spondylitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the backbone.
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