Posts Tagged ‘ankylosing spondylitis’
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain & How They’re Treated
Sometimes, it’s easy to know what caused your lower back pain. If you pull a muscle after falling off a ladder, for example, you know what the problem is. But for many people, it’s not that simple. The pain may be an occasional twinge for a while, building slowly over time until it’s a chronic,…
Read MoreWhy Does My Hip Hurt When I Wake Up?
After a good night’s sleep, you hope to wake up feeling refreshed and pain-free. It doesn’t always work that way. Some people wake up with hip pain in the morning and are mystified. They are surprised that resting all night and taking the weight off their hips leads to discomfort instead of relief.
Read MoreWhat is Ankylosing Spondylitis and How is it Treated?
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), also known as Bechterew’s disease, is a type of arthritis primarily affecting the spine. AS causes inflammation of the vertebrae, which leads to pain that often becomes chronic. Learn more about this form of arthritis and how you can find relief. What Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Do to the Body? In severe cases,…
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