I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis just over 2 years ago. As soon as I was told by my doctors about it and heard the word ‘fuse’, it really got to me. Fuse? The first thing I thought that was the film ‘The Mummy’ – I’m going to become mummified...
Running may not be a physical activity for everyone with ankylosing spondylitis. The high impact of this exercise can cause extra stress on the joints of the legs and the spine. However, many people not only find running beneficial but clearly develop a passion for...
‘Everyone gets tired’, I’m sure you’ve heard this annoying comment so many times. But chronic and long-term fatigue in ankylosing spondylitis isn’t like tiredness. It can really wear you down and leave you feeling absolutely drained. It can last for days or weeks at a...
My name is Russ Welch and I am 35 years young! I’ve been a Zumba instructor for over a year now and still learning as I go. I was born deaf and as a result I am 85% deaf in both ears. My biggest challenge with teaching is, I can only hear the bass on music...
This video explains how ankylosing spondylitis (axial spondyloarthritis) (AS) is managed in the UK. It covers physiotherapy and exercise; the medications used and gives lifestyle...