If ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-AxSpA) are the cause of your back pain and other symptoms, relief can start right away. The first step is understanding these forms of arthritis and the treatments currently available — including physical therapy, exercise, and prescription medications.
Ankylosing spondylitis is one type of axial spondyloarthritis. That means that symptoms affect your axial joints — those in your chest, spine, and hip bone. Watch the video for an easy-to-understand breakdown of the condition, its causes, symptoms, and more.