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.
There is no known way to prevent AS.
Ankylosing spondylitis
The population of Spondylitis Association of America is 9.
Yes, ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease.
Spondylitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the backbone.
Thoracolumbar spondylitis can be referred to as lumbar spondylitis or cervical spondylitis. Thoracolumbar refers to the lumbar or thoracic vertebrae. It is a form of arthritis due to age-related disease in joints and the spine.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes chronic pain in the back.
Ankylosing spondylitis is often confused with mechanical back pain in its early stages.
There are many possible treatments available for spondylitis. Treatment is based on the kind of spondylitis, as there are different kinds. This includes medication, excercise and physical theraphy, postural practices, hot and cold theraphy and finally, surgery.
A rheumatologist
Ankolising spondylitis
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