Ankylosing Spondylitis Spine Causes and Symptoms

Some serious conditions such as ankylosing spinal disorders (ASD), ankylosing spondylitis Spine (AS) and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) are long-term diseases that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones and the joints between the spine and the pelvis. Spinal bones will eventually join together after a period of time.

Ankylosing spondylitis Spine(AS) is a chronic disease of inflammatory nature. Although Ankylosing Spondylitis Spine mainly affects the spine, it can also affect other parts of the body such as the lower back and the pelvis. There is a group of rheumatic diseases. This is a disease that affects the vertebral joints. Another medical term is "Spondyloathopathy". AS causes pain and inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae of the spine and the joints between the spine and pelvis.

Some initial symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis spine may incur chronic pain in the lower part of your back. This is most common in the morning and after periods of inactivity. It is also possible to have stiffness in the lower back and hip areas.

Conditions can continually progress. Over time the symptoms can get worse. The pain and stiffness can increase with the inflammation around the spine and other joints. Common areas for inflammation is at the tendons and ligaments where they attach to the bones. Other areas affected are between the ribs and spine and also joints in hips shoulders, knees and feet. Inflammation in the eyes is also possible.

There seems to be no specific causes of AS. Genetic factors seem to be involved with people with the gene called HLA-B27 being a major risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis spine.

As inflammation persists, new bone forms as part of the body's attempt to heal itself. Vertebrae begin to grow together, forming vertical bony outgrowths (syndesmophytes), becoming stiff and inflexible. Lung capacity and function can also be restricted, from fusion that stiffen the rib cage.

It is important to keep physical therapy in the treatment program for ankylosing spondylitis spine symptoms. Research has shown that there is significant improvement with therapy. Remember it is a combination of things that can help.

The main objective should be reducing the inflammation. This can be done through medicines. Drugs such as Cytotoxic which block cell growth can be used in people who do not respond well or are dependent on high doses of corticosteroids.

Surgery may be done if pain or joint damage is severe.

Exercises can help improve posture and breathing. At night time lying flat on the back can help maintain normal posture.

There are also alternatives such as natural products. Some Natural products can also help with ankylosing spondylitis spine by reducing inflammation. The main thing to remember, is that the inflammation in the body needs to be reduced. Once you get the inflammation under control, it will help in all areas of the body.