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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...
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...
Ankylosing spondylitis flares – top tips to remember
Ankylosing spondylitis flares can be really nasty, but unfortunately not uncommon. Dealing with AS flares is definitely a challenge, but with a right plan in place you can decrease their impact on your life. Here’s our top tips to remember when your AS flares and...
Coping with fatigue in ankylosing spondylitis
‘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...
Small steps to help you manage your ankylosing spondylitis symptoms
Ankylosing spondylitis can be an overwhelming diagnosis. Luckily, there are lots of small steps that you can take each day to help manage your symptoms and reduce the impact they have on your daily life. I work as an Osteopath, so I regularly see people with AS and...Join ASone Community
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