How commmon is Ankylosing spondylitis?

You don't. You exist in pain every day.

It generally begins with lower back pain that progresses up the spine. The pain may eventually become crippling

the causes for ankylosing spondolytis are not known as is the case with many form of arthritis. There seems to be anassociation with a gene called HLA--B27.Nearly nine of ten people with AS test...

To reduce inflammation, various herbal remedies, including white willow (Salix Alba ), yarrow (Achillea millefolium ), and lobelia (Lobelia inflata ), may be helpful.

Physical therapists use exercises to prevent a stooped posture and breathing problems when the spine starts to fuse. Back braces may be used to prevent continued deformity of the spine and ribs