Managing your axial SpA flares when you’re less active
We all know that movement and exercise are vital for axial SpA pain and stiffness. So what do you do when an injury, illness or operation limits your activity? How do you prevent or manage an axial SpA flare? Here are my top tips and you can check out our Facebook...
Relaxation and meditation for stress and pain
We know that stress and tension can aggravate axial SpA pain and it can be difficult to relax, particularly during a flare. So, Zoë Clark spoke with Health and Mindset Coach, Ali Potter, about different techniques that can help promote relaxation and manage the...
Talking to your employer about AS – tips and advice
The idea of talking to your employer about axial spondyloarthritis, chronic pain and fatigue can be a scary prospect. It was for me, but as I described in last week’s article, talking to my employer about my AS, how it affected me and what I needed to help...
What happened when I told my employer about my AS
In the 22 years that I’ve had ankylosing spondylitis, one of the biggest problems I struggle with is that there is no instruction manual on how to approach various aspects of life when you have chronic pain, such as work, relationships and socialising. The answers are...Join ASone Community
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