Neck and back pain can be caused by a number of reasons, some of which can be quite nonserious. Ankylosing spondylitis is among the top causes of neck and back pain which occurs as a result of inflammatory arthritis in the joints of the spine as well as the large joints. The underlying reason as well as the severity and type of symptoms for spondylitis varies from person to person. It can be quite debilitating for people experiencing it. Fortunately, it can be treated with advanced spine therapy in about four weeks.
The exact cause of your spondylitis symptoms may not be known or understood; however, there are certain factors that can increase your risk of spondylitis. Take a look at these potential causes of spondylitis so that you can be aware of them and possibly prevent them in the first place, although every risk factor may not be under your control. These risk factors include:
- Age-related wear and tear of the spinal vertebrae
- A neck injury incurred in the past
- Genetic predisposition
- Microfractures caused by Osteoporosis
- Infectious diseases, such as Brucellosis, affecting the vertebrae
Ankylosing spondylitis may vary in severity and have an influence on your symptoms. Additionally, the specific symptoms you experience dictate the type of spondylitis treatment you would receive. You should be aware of the following symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis so that you can seek prompt spondylitis treatment for your symptoms. The common symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis may include:
- Back pain, especially in the lower back
- Stiffness, which is often most severe on waking and improves over the course of the day
- Pain and/or swelling of one or more joints
- Intestinal inflammation such as Crohn's, ulcerative colitis
- Enthesitis: inflammation in the area where the tendons and ligaments meet the bone (often occurs at the back of the heel)
Conventional spondylitis treatment may focus on pain management through medications. However, pain relievers can only alleviate pain without addressing the underlying cause of spondylitis. At QI Spine Clinic, we are focused on identifying the root cause of your ankylosing spondylitis symptoms so that our well-experienced spine specialists can curate an individualised treatment protocol considering your individual requirements as well. With our revolutionary Digital Spine Analysis (DSA) technology, we are able to pinpoint the exact area of your problems. Based on our diagnosis, we follow a four-step treatment approach to help relieve pain and manage other symptoms to treat spondylitis from the root.
Initially, our spine specialists will use isolation movements and neurodynamics to help decrease pain. Following this step, they will ensure core activation to strengthen the targeted muscles while increasing the intensity of these medical movements to reduce and even prevent pain recurrence. If you are seeking spondylitis treatment with non-surgical conservative methods, you can consult our spine specialists at QI Spine Clinic and obtain an enhanced quality of life.