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Does Anyone Find That The Ankylosing Spondylitis Exercise Sheets Help? I Haven’t Benefited In Doing Them

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Australia
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Exercise can be a crucial part of managing ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Benefits of Exercise
- Increased range of motion, flexibility, and… read more

I Would Love To Go Swimming Is It Safe To Do

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Llanelli, UK

I love swimming but is it safe to do when I suffer with spondylitis,osteoarthritis and bulging discs in spine I don’t want to make my conditions worse,any advice please.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I've been trying to go swimming at the YMCA once a week in the warm pool. I'm pretty sore the next day from over doing it. It's easy to do too much and not know it until later. If you start swimming… read more

What Exercises Are Good To Strengthen Your Core

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Mchenry, IL
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

For strengthening your core, especially if you have spondylitis, consider the following exercises:

- Yoga or Pilates: These help strengthen muscles around inflamed or chronically damaged areas… read more

Exercise Makes Pain Worse?

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Cincinnati, OH
Know the 5 Features of Inflammatory Back Pain Read Article...
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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. It is normal to feel the mostbpost- exercise pain and stiffness the 2nd and 3rd days after. Ive been doing it 45 years. Be aure to stretch thoroughly at the end. A oroper… read more

What Physical Activities Will Help With Stiffness And Chronic Pains And Prevent More Fusings Of C-Spine

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Powder Springs, GA
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To help with stiffness, chronic pain, and prevent more fusions of the cervical spine (C-Spine), consider the following physical activities:

- Stretching Exercises: These can improve range of motion… read more

Morning I'm New To All This But Is It Normal For Both My Thighs To Hurt After Sitting Down For 10 Minutes Then Struggling To Walk 😥

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Blackpool, UK
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes, its normal for Spondylitis.

I've Got Numb Feet And Half My Legs With Lots Of Pain, Can You Help?

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Coloma, MI

Numbness in my feet and legs?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I'm sorry to hear about your discomfort. Here are some ways to manage numbness and pain in your legs and feet related to spondylitis:

1. Medications
- NSAIDs: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs… read more

AS And Asthma

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Dover, NH

Just wondering how many of you have asthma as well as AS? And, did the asthma improve along with your AS when taking a biologic? Thank you.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Hello! My asthma symptoms have actually decreased since taking the humira. I am not using my inhaler as much. I have been in humira 11weeks. The humira has also helped with stiffness in my lower back… read more

What Are Some Exercises That You Do Daily To Help Ease Your Pain And Discomfort? Whether The Diagnosis Is Spondylitis, Spondynsis, AS, Etc..

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Wendell, NC

Do you go to gym 🏋️‍♂️ 💪 or walking 🚶‍♀️ 🤔 or spend time with family and friends 🤔????

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

For managing pain and discomfort related to spondylitis, here are some recommended exercises:

1. Stretching Exercises:
- Improve posture
- Increase range of motion

2. Aerobic or Cardiovascular… read more

Have Shoulder Pain In My Right Shoulder. Stretches And Backophen Help. Sometimes I Can't Move My Arm. Ty Best, Lynn

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New York, NY
Managing Shoulder Pain With Ankylosing Spondylitis Read Article...
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

If it's lasted more than 2-3 weeks, see a doc. Physical therapy or other imaging may be needed to rule out injury