A young voice on Every Patient Every Time campaign for ankylosing spondylitis.
A diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is distressing enough, but patients who are left with irreversible spinal fusion due to their prolonged diagnosis is unimaginable and unfortunately still an occurring issue. NASS has been working exceptionally hard to deliver...
Think before you eat! Mindful eating for ankylosing spondylitis.
The topic of diet and inflammatory disease is saturated with conflicting advice, let me share my thoughts. I have been there, tried the diet , failed on the diet and repeated that same process for years. I was just trying so hard to find any way to help my symptoms...
7 easy ways to get moving at work
It’s hard to make sure you are exercising when you are working 9 to 5. We’ve put together some simple ways of getting moving during the day. 1. Walk or ride at least part of the way to work. If you can cycle or walk (or even run) to work, this can be an...
What a person living with axial SpA (ankylosing spondylitis) can expect from their first visit to an osteopath
I understand that when you’re in pain, it can be a nervous experience seeing an osteopath or other healthcare practitioner for the first time. I hope that I can demystify it a little by explaining what happens in a typical osteopathic consultation. What...
parkrun for people with ankylosing spondylitis
parkruns are fun and sociable opportunities for people with ankylosing spondylitis to participate in some physical activity. They are free 5k events, coordinated entirely by local volunteers, that take place every Saturday morning in 540 parks and open spaces across...Join ASone Community
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