Back Arthritis & Spondylitis Treatment

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What Is Arthritis? Arthritis is basically when you have inflammation in your joints. Arthritis can occur in many parts and joints of your body, making it a very common condition to be diagnosed with. Now to make it a little more complicated, there are more than 100 types of arthritis. The most common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. If you’ve been experiencing pain in your back it’s most likely you have osteoarthritis of the back and spine . Osteoarthritis is usually caused by the natural aging process when your joints become inflamed and your cartilage breaks down due to the wear and tear of everyday life. In addition, you might also get osteoarthritis from an injury such as a fall, or being an overweight or obese individual. Treatment for Arthritis in Your Lower Back Arthritis back treatment is usually accompanied by many conservative methods and treatment options to help lower your pain. Treatment for spinal arthritis includes: Rest Visiting a chiropractor Medication Heat/ Cold Therapy Bracing What is Spondylitis? (Also known As Ankylosing Spondylitis) Spondylitis is another form of arthritis, which commonly occurs in your back. Ankylosing spondylitis basically is the inflammation of the joints in the spine, otherwise known as the sacroiliac joints (SI joints). These joints are located in the back of your spine and are in between each of your vertebrae. This inflammation over time can eventually lead to your vertebrae fusing together, this is where you get the term ankylosis. Although it’s more common to be found in your spine, this disease can also affect other joints in your body such as your ribs, hips, shoulders, and knees. Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment Guidelines So how do I treat spondylitis? Currently, there is no cure to completely treat you from spondylitis. Luckily, there are many different conservative and natural methods you can try at home to help alleviate your symptoms. Ankylosing spondylitis tre