If you or someone you know has ankylosing spondylitis (AS) you will probably want to know more about the condition.

The information in this section has been designed to answer all the questions you may have about AS. It's been organised into information around having your back pain diagnosed, information you probably want to know when you are first told you have AS and managing your AS throughout your life.

Exercise is a crucial part of managing your AS. If you would like to find out more about appropriate exercise for your AS you will find it in the exercise section.

 

Getting My Diagnosis

All the information you need to help you towards a diagnosis of your back pain.

  • Inflammatory back pain
  • Symptoms of AS
  • Steps towards diagnosis

Just Diagnosed

What is AS - the basic facts you will want to know when you first hear the diagnosis.

 

  • What is AS
  • Causes of AS
  • What may happen over time
  • Other conditions associated with AS
  • Assessment of AS

Managing My AS

AS is a condition for life and may affect you differently at different times. Use this section to manage your AS most effectively throughout your life. 

  • Medication for AS
  • Surgery for AS
  • Living with AS
  • Complementary therapies and AS
  • AS course at RNHRD