Axial Spondyloarthritis
Learn about this rare form of arthritis that affects the spine and pelvis and has two subtypes: ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).

Axial Spondyloarthritis
Axial Spondyloarthritis Can Increase Your Risk of Spinal Fractures
Simple tweaks to everyday habits can help protect your bones.

Axial Spondyloarthritis
5 Signs That Your Ongoing Back Pain Could Actually Be Axial Spondyloarthritis
This type of arthritis is hard to pinpoint because of its common symptoms.

Axial Spondyloarthritis
This Rare Type of Arthritis Causes Severe Back Pain and Is Often Overlooked By Doctors
It mainly affects people younger than 40 and makes your spine incredibly stiff.

Axial Spondyloarthritis
4 People With Axial Spondyloarthritis on What Helps During a Flare
Everyone’s experience with axSpA is different, but these real-life strategies show there are multiple ways to find relief when pain hits.

Axial Spondyloarthritis
My ‘Running Injury’ Turned Out to Be a Rare Chronic Inflammatory Disease
Sandra Voss’s diagnosis journey started while she was training for a half-marathon.

Axial Spondyloarthritis
Back Pain, Gut Trouble, Scaly Skin? It Might Be This Rare Health Condition
Your stomach and vision issues may not be so random after all.

Axial Spondyloarthritis
What Might Be Going On If Rest Makes Your Back Pain Worse
Sometimes a little wiggle or two (or three) is the only fix for a painful flare-up.

Axial Spondyloarthritis
I’m a Personal Trainer, and These Are the Exercises That Help Me Manage My Chronic Back Pain
I have axial spondyloarthritis, a chronic form of arthritis, and these stretches and strength moves make a big difference.
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The Emotional Toll of Chronic Back Pain
As four women explain, living with ongoing discomfort is so much more than a physical burden.
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How to Sleep More Easily With Axial Spondyloarthritis
Nighttime pain is common with this condition, but there are things you can do to feel a lot more comfortable.

Pain
6 Types of Arthritis That Can Cause Back Pain
Don’t write off persistent aching just because you’re young.

Ankylosing Spondylitis
7 Questions About Biologics People With Spinal Inflammation Should Ask Their Doctors
Bring these to your next appointment.

Pain
I’m Furious That It Took Almost a Decade to Diagnose My Chronic Pain
I am a spine on fire. But I am not going to be quiet.