Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, causing long-term inflammation, pain, and stiffness. If left untreated, it may lead to spinal deformity and limited mobility.

Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis

• ✔ Persistent stiffness & pain in the lower back and hips, especially after rest
• ✔ Neck pain and reduced flexibility
• ✔ Joint pain and fatigue
• ✔ Breathing or vision difficulties
• ✔ Abdominal pain, diarrhea, or digestive discomfort
• ✔ Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
• ✔ Skin rashes in some cases

These symptoms most commonly appear in people between ages 17–45 and may vary in intensity from person to person.

Causes of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Genetics play a major role in Ankylosing Spondylitis. People with the HLA-B27 gene are at a higher risk of developing AS, though not all with the gene will experience it.

Other risk factors include:

• ✔ Psoriasis
• ✔ Crohn’s disease
• ✔ Ulcerative colitis
• ✔ Family history of arthritis

Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis

There is no single test that confirms Ankylosing Spondylitis. Diagnosis usually involves:

• ✔ Reviewing symptoms & family medical history
• ✔ Physical examination for stiffness and mobility issues
• ✔ Imaging tests (Spine X-ray or MRI) to detect inflammation or bone changes
• ✔ Blood test to check for the HLA-B27 gene

Treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Find Lasting Relief with Intradiscal Pressure Therapy (IDPT)

At I-Spine Wellness, we provide advanced Intradiscal Pressure Therapy (IDPT), a U.S.-patented technology that has helped over 4,200 patients recover from spinal disorders—without surgery.

Backed by research and clinical results, IDPT offers a safe, effective, and non-invasive alternative to surgery, steroid injections, and painkillers.

• ✔ Reduces intradiscal pressure and supports spinal alignment
• ✔ Helps bulging discs retract naturally
• ✔ Improves blood circulation to speed up healing
• ✔ Relieves nerve compression, reducing pain and stiffness
• ✔ 100% non-surgical, drug-free, and safe long-term solution