Ankylosing Spondylitis

[Faheem]

Hi all,

I have a close friend who has recently been diagnosed with A.S. Since I more or less have been working with neurological cases for the past 4 years am not much of an expert in dealing with this, but would love to hear about a successful treatment program that i could teach him and treat him with.

Any help would be greatly appreciated my fellow Physios.

Thanks

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[toddchaney]

You could opt for following techniques to teach your friend:

• Make him perform regular exercise as it will help to create better posture and flexibility and will help to lessen the pain.
• Make him practise good posture techniques to help avoid some of the complications of AS including stiffness and flexion deformities of the spine.
• Apply heat to the stiff joints and tight muscles as it can help reduce pain and soreness.
• Alternative treatments such as massage and using electrical stimulators for pain will also help relieve the pain.