Ankylosing Spondylitis Stretches & Exercises - Ask Doctor Jo

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory condition that can cause the tissues that attach to the spine to swell. Over time, this can lead to bone formation and possibly fusing of the vertebrae. This type of arthritis can result in a loss of flexibility. See Doctor Jo’s blog post about this at: www.askdoctorjo...
These simple stretches and exercises can help improve range of motion and decrease pain.
The first stretch is called the pelvic tilt. You will roll back onto your back with your knees bent. You want to imagine pushing your belly button into the ground, or push your back flat onto the ground like you are squishing something. You can put your hand under the curve of your back, and try to push your back into your hand. Make sure you are breathing and not holding your breath while doing these exercises!
Next try some gentle trunk rotation stretches on your back with your knees bent in hooklying. Gently rotate your bent legs from side to side. You can hold them on each side for 3-5 seconds or you can continuously rotate them back and forth. Again, try to keep your lower back on the ground. You can start off with 10 and work your way up to 20-25.
Now you will do a bridge by pushing your bottom up off the ground, but try to do this slowly, and do one segment of your back at a time curling upward. Then slowly go down the same way, one segment at a time. You can start off with 10 of these, and then work your way up.
Still lying down on your back with your knees propped up, you are going to do a simple knee to chest stretch. Bring one knee towards your chest by grabbing underneath your knee and pulling up to you. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds. You shouldn’t feel any pain, just a stretch through your lower back. You will stretch each leg three times. You can alternate back and forth or do them all on one side before switching.
Turn over in a prone position on your stomach. You will prop up on your elbows for a prone prop. Try to keep your hips down on the ground while your stomach and chest come off the ground. If the elbows are too much, you can come down slightly to where it is comfortable. Hold this for 30 seconds and do three. Then if that becomes easy, still in the same position, now come up into a push up position on your hands. Still try to keep your hips down on the ground if possible. This one is a little more stressful on the arms, so you might want to start off with 10-15 seconds, and work your way up from there.
For the last set of stretches, turn over onto all fours, or quadruped. The cat/cow or cat/dog stretch is performed by tucking your chin in and arching your back. Then drop your back down and lift your head looking forward. You can hold this for 10-15 seconds and alternate back and forth for about a minute.
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[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@piyushji3043]

I am from India i have AS can we do only cycling to cure this by medication pain reoccur.

[@piyushji3043]

Can we do bending forward and touching toe in ankylosing spondylitis

[@lisaXgrace]

M as

[@juliebradley6961]

Thanks Dr. Jo! ❤

[@david69funk]

Is ok to just pick a few out or would you need to go through all

[@neilwalsh8191]

Hi Dr Jo. I loved your video and exercises. I was diagnosed 7 years ago after about 15 years of almost constant pain and sometimes excruciating pain. I’m now 47 and have never been more pain free since my mid 20’s. I very rarely feel pain or stiffness anymore due to the stretching regime I do daily. The stretches you have shown are exactly the ones I have been doing for about 5 years now and they work for me. They have been totally life changing for me to the point where I hardly even think about AS anymore. I hope this helps any other sufferers of AS out there. Take care.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! I'm glad you are doing well.

[@wanderer2535]

Thanks a lot I got lots of courage from your comment I got diagnosed last week I'm 29 now

[@kenkaniff6142]

Been going through this since my early 30’s until now at 51. I can go a few years no issues as I do exercise to strengthen my core best I can. But every now and then I’ll bend over to pick up a tissue or something small, twist to throw it in waste basket and then stand up straight too fast and BAM! Screwed for next couple weeks hoping it doesn’t roll into a full blown sciatica. Because that is hell. Long story to say yes, I believe stretching is just as important, if not more important than just working out with weights, etc. Took this last bout to figure it out. Even when you think you’re in good shape. Will humble you real quick. Just my little story.

[@GailOwens]

​@@wanderer2535 Bless you.

[@singhisking1548]

Did you have a spinal fusion?

[@thelonecritic1]

Doctor you have shown best exercises that are simple and even old people can do them.

[@creampuff5350]

Thank you so much Doctor Jo! I am 26 years old and have had A.S for over a year now. You're video was very helpful to me and I am making it a goal to do these daily with my other stretches. You've really helped me.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@raj_patel]

brother now can you tell me how you are feeling?

[@princerajveer7195]

How u doing now ?

[@chrishansen7733]

hey, I'd also like to know how it's going, being investigated for a.s. right now, thanks.

[@RifatBabayev-qf1ml]

Hi DR thx for video, today I get my results from MRI I have AS (( I will try to do with You same exercise I hope will help me, thank You so much from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope it helps too.

[@raj_patel]

now can you tell me how you are feeling?

[@SpongeNobSquareThong]

Really helped first time doing them release the stiffness in my back. Feels like my spine is a plank of wood until i did these

[@rajm8682]

Hi chris are you having ankylosing spondylitis? If yes these exercises helped a lot ?

[@sanazai9209]

@@rajm8682 yes me also AS

[@shaunab9383]

Thanks so much. I was recently diagnosed but have suffered for many years without any intervention. i don't want this to progress as rapidly as it seems to have been doing and these exercises will help with that. I'm only 41 years old and I love living my life, being on the move and making each moment count.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I hope they help.

[@priyankabansal5633]

Are you on any medication.. Or only exercise

[@therandomking5m937]

Mam,can I do pull ups and push ups or other stretching exercises like forward bending,split,wheel pose etc.if the pain is under control.

[@amalahmed8720]

Thank you for this. I was stiff and was having sharp lower back pain. You video really helped!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@delvikingjr5739]

great video Dr. Jo . Can you make video for mid and upper back ankylosing spondylitis ?

[@jasonmedina1353]

Agreed I've had it in my upper back for a few years now & stretching & sum yoga feel good till my body cools down from the workout & WOW the pain is blinding.

[@AlexLevineFitness]

I am a personal trainer with Ankylosing Spondylitis. These are great simple exercises that can be great for AS. Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@kenkaniff6142]

Holy shnikes doc Jo. Short of the long is I was doing these exercises as I was watching the video. Amazingly enough I was able to finish and got up and was standing straight while I walked. I wasn’t even doing them all to reps, just a quick test we’ll say. So, the one exercise where you pull your knees up, the right knee no issues. The left pull up and I could feel the pain on both sides of lower back. Anything more you could add? Just keep doing them as you instructed?

[@karthiksreeraman19]

What exercise do you recommend for rib pain due to ankylosing

[@suryathesun5941]

Go for biological injection

[@JohnKwon-m9r]

Hi dr Jo i am 21 yr old who recently foundout that i have the ankylosing spondylitis condition 3 days ago which was a pre shocking stuff for me but a thing i was expecting cus i had a pain on my pelvis as well but i also have scoloisis so i was wondering is there a different exercise i can replace for the first one?

[@CarolynConyers]

Hi - Dr. Jo. How often should someone do the exercises you suggest?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You can do them 1-2 times a day.

[@HelloThere-lo3qi]

Hello doc, if i do this regularly will this help me control the condition? so it won't become worse or it just help me to relieve the pain? thank you

[@prachikala7157]

Dr please recommend some more stretches in AS

[@guvno0or]

Thanks Dr J, needed some good stretches and exercises to add to my advised set from the physio! Much appreciated.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Good luck.

[@noorbhatia]

Mam i have spondylitis in spine this exercise is good

[@exhurta]

I’ve had AS since I was a senior in High school back in 1999 , in 42 now and had bi lateral hip surgery and even tho it has helped a lot with range of motion I still get a lot of pain in the butt area severe soar in that area this helped a lot Ty

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@singhisking1548]

How is it to live with fusion in spine? I also have AS

[@Nawangla8]

Can I get better just by doing this much exercise?

[@asjadabdalla7757]

Is this exercises for spondyloarthropathy patient too?!

[@justinanger8464]

I am AS Patient for more than 20 years . My back is still fusing . can u suggest more exercise so i can easily walking & benefit for my posture..

[@AskDoctorJo]

This is the only video I have for it right now. If you can, the best option would be to go see a physical therapist in person to get a specific program for what you need.

[@Emily46314]

I have AS and my inflammation is all in my thoracic. Are there any other stretches that could help thoracic pain/stiffness? Thanks, Dr. Jo! I appreciate the videos and your sharing your expertise!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks! I have a few videos for the thoracic area. You can find them at: kzbin.info

[@Mike-pm2fc]

I just tested positive for HLA-B27, and I've had lower back pain for the past 30 yrs, so. My symptoms are just like AS. I'm not sure what to do from here. My weight is fine, and I've been practicing a low carb diet for about 5 years. Also, 3 weeks of no added sugar. What else can I do?

[@singhisking1548]

Hi Doctor, I have AS, I do 100 bridge pose, planks and 30 cobra poses in one sitting. Will these benefit me in long run?

[@umutkaratas3865]

Hi first thank you for share i have a question, I have AS Too, can i do planks , i always wonder about that , is it bad or good for me doing plank ?

[@rev.sanjaydan7598]

Nice Dr. Jo Thanks for the specific exercises. I have one question. Will these exercises stop the progress of Ankylosing Spodlytis or do I need to take TNF Inhibitors with the exercise?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks. It really depends on how severe your case is. You should check with your medical doctor about TNF inhibitors.

[@jaspal_2020]

Hi Dr. I was recently diagnosed with Ankylosing and also disc bulge in L4 L5 S1can I do aforesaid exercise in case

[@adilnawaz8265]

Hi. I am just diagnosed with AS. Thinking of starting the mobility exercises. Currently, the body is that weak, not enough even to digest the cardio (cross trainer, cycling) in the fitness studio. So do you recommend these exercises? The spine inflammation is in the middle of the back.

[@imransk831]

Thank you very much, I have AS problem, after doing your recommended exercise, I am feeling better now..... Thanks A Lot Again.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@geonpj]

I have been suffering from Ankolysing spondylitis for the last 9 years ..pls suggest some diet.will the pain increase during winter season

[@Msilovegeorgia]

I believe I have this and I would like to speak to someone about symptoms who has this to see if I'm correct or just losing my mind ! I have arthritis and generally it's worse in the cold weather

[@JD-mm7ur]

I can't find much on peripheral ankylosing spondylitis, which is often that non radiographic type. it's basically all my muscles hurt, tendons, ligaments, and other joints in the body (arms, legs)

[@markchmait6981]

Thank you, these stretches help rid the stiffness from my AS especially if I do first thing in the morning.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@bablipathak5740]

How many times the last exercise should be done?

[@dineshkumar.r1528]

this can be done to the patient with chronic inflammation in as it give result ?

[@Ineednewfridge]

So my worst flair up feels like sciatica pain in both buttocks. It takes a week on nsaids to have some relief. It’s so bad it wakes me up at night. Even these exercises too painful to do. Any suggestion in relieving it?

[@ericaluo7773]

Same 😣

[@arupm7949]

Thank you doctor. I have learnt those. One question, my left wrist is much painful and little swollen. Any exercise for that too?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. You can find all my videos on my channel: kzbin.info

[@prismphotographictutorials7039]

I am trying, thanks to this channel.

[@cmaywhoor]

Hi Doctor Jo! I was recently diagnosed with AS. I typically practice Pilates and I’m wondering if there are any Pilates exercises that should be avoided?

[@martinshadwick7165]

Love her breezy manner, i feel better about things already

[@jannysmart8011]

Good stretches such as this video and plant based foods have helped me tremendously. I refuse the medication.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Glad they helped.

[@genericx2347]

I've had this condition for two decades and now it's gone because I quit eating gluten

[@AryanRaj-ev1lj]

I am 24 and diagnosed with AS last month. Can anyone share some ideas to deal with it? Because I am taking [Sulfasalazine (1000mg)] from last month but no notable changes I get.

[@MrBrianw2001]

Ive had A.S. for 15 years, i have about 80% fused spine from top to bottom. Can i still do these exercises etc?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Unfortunately, I don't know that answer since I can't evaluate you. Everyone is different. If there is any way you can see a physical therapist in person, they should be able to help you figure out a specific program for you and help answer your questions.

[@alnooribrahim8074]

I have been suffering by ankylosing spondytis gor 5 years. I can't stop the disease. Pls let me know the name of medicine. I'm taking now salfasalazin. Is it the right medicine?

[@madhurikumari1697]

If it s ankylosing saaz will not work U may follow three months cleansing diet It worked for me I had started taking methotrexate also but now no medicine since Nov 19 n I'm well I'm managing wid diet only

[@yousefshokir6481]

​@madhurikumari1697 what did your cleansing diet consist of??

[@GuruLivesOn]

My mom has had AS since she's had it her whole adult life. I am aware that's it's hereditary do to the HLA-B27 antigen which makes me twice as likely to experience its symptoms. I'm 25 and according to my research, people are diagnosed with AS when entering adulthood (17-18). To this day, I've shown no signs of the disease. Does that mean I've been exempt or do I still have a chance to contract it later in life? Thanks for your answer. Cheers!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You can develop it at any age, but if you are not having symptoms, there is no need to worry about it. Good luck.

[@RikoSero]

I am 20, with my father potentially having the HLA B27 antigen, after having non Hodgkin’s lymphoma - I’ve recently been diagnosed with A.S; but we’re currently not sure if we’ve got the HLA B27, but it seems more then likely. I’d suggest just looking into it, it cannot hurt to look into it. Better safe then sorry :)

[@Variance1337]

More stretches if you can, use this as my morning routine, thanks, I'm losing movement in my neck. tho i just started medication two weeks ago, and changed my diet DRASTICALLY, so if you have any special neck stretches for AS or general, could you please link me as you have a lot of videos !! :) Thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. These general ones might help: www.askdoctorjo.com/neck-stretches-real-time Good luck.

[@Variance1337]

Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@DA-ju3iv]

Hi Variance Techno can you tell me what did you change in your diet and how is it going with the management of as? Thanks

[@mirzatayyab1496]

Dear Doctor . My age is 29 and i am suffering from Ankylosing spondylities for last 8 years . right now my neck is jamed very little movement in my neck . So please tell me some exercise for relaxing my neck .

[@AskDoctorJo]

These might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKfZaaOFeqZ3j9E

[@TehreeqEmaan1996]

Should i perform indoor or outdoor?? At morning only ??

[@xsfun05]

Dr. Jo, do you think a person with Ankyolosing spondylitis with kidney transplant within 2 years can do this stretches?

[@atherk5949]

very helpful thanks Dr. Jo. If i sit for 10 to 15 minutes standing up is difficult and painful so is changing sides during sleep and getting off from the bed. Will appreciate any tips.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Hopefully the above video will help.

[@meysm27]

Thank you Doctor. I have tried from the first time and I feel the difference. Should I do it at morning or evening and if once a day is enough

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. You can do them two times a day. Good luck.

[@balalbutt6226]

Morning and before going to bed, you would have nice sleep if you do it before sleeping.

[@leonbeqiri8054]

I have 38 years old and 3 little childrens and pain all my life.i hope this will help me

[@sameertuladhar]

Can i do these exercises when i am having severe back pain?

[@ariaeireen1108]

I often get backpain after 2 accidents but at that time the doctor said that it is not a problem since im still young (at that time im under 20) and last year i went to the hospital because i got a very bad back pain and cant holding it anymore while at that time i have to be active for my research for my undergrad thesis. After a Roentgen the assumption is that i got Ankylosing Spondylitis, but they say that i have to go to the nerve specialist and the doctor said that there is no problem with my back and only giving me some medicine, injection, and Flamar gel without telling me anything and now sometimes my back hurts so much...

[@NightMystique13]

An MRI would give a more clear idea about your Spondylitis. Xrays won’t show it until it’s progressed enough to cause big problems.

[@brettmartin4912]

Question for you Dr. Jo! In addition to recently being diagnosed with AS....an x-ray of my spine showed spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis at L5 with grade 1 anterolisthesis of L5 on S1. Do you think these exercises would be harmful for those structural issues? And if you have a seperate video to exercises for those issues that would be great unless you think these exercises would work for that/not be harmful. I just want to be able to do some exercises to help both my AS and these structural issues. Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

They should be fine with a grade one. Just make sure you are not doing big extension (bending backwards) movements. These might also help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHS6iqZ8aMRsf8k

[@rishiagarwal3726]

Hey man how are you doing now?

[@brettmartin4912]

@@rishiagarwal3726 same as 2 years ago when I made this comment but thanks for asking!

[@rishiagarwal3726]

@@brettmartin4912 do you feel better now?

[@brettmartin4912]

@@rishiagarwal3726 no, like I mentioned I'm the same as I was 2 years ago.

[@SantoshSingh-dm9cn]

Sir, ankylosing spondylitis wale patient kya Covid19 wali vaccine Lagwa sakte hain

[@soniapanchal1639]

Hello Dr. I am having AS but my HLA B27 is negative. M having severe pain in my every joints. Please suggest me some exercises to reduce the pain. And any other information

[@sureshbalaji3706]

Hi.... What is the reason for AS when HLA B27 negative... Are to you taking any medicines right now? Any immune inhibiting injections - facing any side effects??? My bro is facing severe pain in Both SI joints... Looks inflammation in both SI and ankle... It has been 3+ months... Steroid must?

[@LittleZee3]

I have had pain in my right ilium bone since October. Had an X-ray last week and been told I have spondylitis in spine which is what’s causing the pain in my hip. I hope if the diagnosis is right then these exercises help. I haven’t been to the gym in ages due to covid lockdown :( I’ve always been active so this sudden pain has really shocked me

[@AskDoctorJo]

I hope it helps too.

[@benwintermute2804]

How has the last year been? My doctor said I may have AS...doing tests but nervous about it. Would love any words of wisdom

[@kameeleon32]

Thanks for the video. (Cute socks BTW) Everything I've been reading about AS says that it usually starts between the late teens and around 35 y/o, but I didn't had any noticeable signs until around 46. Though I haven't been Properly diagnosed, I've has x-rays done by a chiropractor showing a large calcium build up in my lower spine, and a tilted pelvis and slightly tilted spine. Plus Every other sign of AS, except the age thing. Pretty sure ive got it though. And these excersises will help out a lot. Thanks.👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks :-) It doesn't always have to relate to age, but it also might be you had it earlier in life, but didn't have any symptoms. Good luck!

[@ddeka1990]

AS gets detected mostly during your early 20s to 26. That what I got to know from my doctors, and the amount of time I spent on death bed searching about it. I bad AS, so much so that my lungs were infected, my eyes were sore, my intestines were filled with ulcers which used to bleed.

[@madhurikumari1697]

Diagnosed hlab 27 syndrome Hv swelling n fluid accumulation at ankle joint since four months. No medicine is working. Also hv cervical stiffness in moerning . May u suggest any stretching exercise to reduce pain n swelling from ankle joint

[@AskDoctorJo]

I have some videos for leg swelling and ankle swelling. You can find all of them at: kzbin.info

[@sureshbalaji3706]

Hi... My bro is facing the same prob.... His HLAB27 is negative... But swelling and fluid accumulation in SI joints and ankle... How do you feel now?

[@madhurikumari1697]

U can contact dr s yadav jbl 9479754659 He advised me for diet. I m well now

[@madhurikumari1697]

@@sureshbalaji3706 me fine i hv send dr contact no U may contact him He ll recover soon

[@brettmartin4912]

Dr. Jo, one other quick question for you. Do you think these exercises are good to do for someone who currently only has AS in the SI joints and is only feeling pain in that area? Or are these mainly only better for those with AS that has spread to their back, etc.? Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

They should still help.

[@Arojas103]

Should you do this every day and if so how many times during the day? Thank you for this video. I have been having inflammation around my lower spine and it really hurts and burns and these felt really good.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they felt good. You can do them 2-3 times a day if they help. I would just start off with 10 reps, and work your way up from there. Good luck.

[@dorothyburnett4806]

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[@WIP232]

hlo doctor, I had a query that is it advisable to do workout at gym for a patient with ankylosing spondylitis?

[@AskDoctorJo]

It depends on what kind of workout and how severe the ankylosing spondylitis is.

[@Nomeer786]

Does it help for leg stiffness? I can't bend my leg alot and can't stand if i sit on the floor

[@roaringmaratha1339]

Hiii..I am gym addicted.. is it ohk to do hindu push-ups or toe touching or any other forward bending exercises if having ankylosing spondylitis?

[@pradeepraj5865]

Madam how to overcome chest pain due to ankloysing spondylitis

[@mohanbhartiya2705]

Love from india

[@md.rashed7474]

Thank you so much Doctor.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@MrMohammadvhora]

Thanks Dr jo really its very helpful exercises for people who r sufrring with Ankylosing spondylitis

[@MrMohammadvhora]

How many times we need to spend for exercises on daily basis?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! If you can, I would do them 1-2 times a day for 5-10 minutes. Good luck.

[@dorothyburnett4806]

mohammad vhora

[@paramjeetsingh3105]

These exercises are really beneficial . Thanks a lot

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@paramjeetsingh3105]

@@AskDoctorJo is it ok to join gym or will that cause a problem?

[@meraj0107]

Can these be done if someone has herniated disc as well in lower back along with AS ?

[@mdumar9628]

Can Spinal fusion, SI joint fusion and knee fusion decrease our body height if it does how would we know what is our actual height without Ankylosing Spondylitis is there any way available please reply.

[@lovelifeNtravel]

Please tell about sleeping positions and stiffness of beds to be used in ankylosing spondilitis.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Sleeping positions and bed firmness are very different for everyone. It's more about your comfort as long as your back is in a fairly neutral position. This video might help give you some ideas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4vIoKaKa8Z6rpo Good luck.

[@docsanti8971]

Thanks Dr!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@palette_bypayel]

Hi Doc.. I am 26yrs old. Have been facing chronic lower back pain for more than 3yrs now. How do I lose weight without hurting my spine?

[@rajeshkumarnishad6630]

Hello 🙏

[@samueltatty]

What's Ankylosing Spinolitis?

[@gloriaheater4660]

getting numbness in feet. Had spondy 30 yrs no symptoms till not. Terrible pain. Trying these and cold laser for now.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I hope they help.

[@tahsenhossain3749]

Mam does it causes height loss in young adults?

[@RKSardar78]

Very useful video for ASL Patients 😉🙂

[@wizardgaming1113]

Hiii dr.m from india..and my HLA B 27 is possitive and i have sharp pain in my left leg and hip joint so plz give me some exersise about that

[@AskDoctorJo]

The above might help.

[@yepbriz]

I have this spine problem too and I STOP doing my routine and my posture worsen. When I lay my back I have my head 30 degree above my pillow. Can you suggest a routine for me beside going to my Doctor first. Thank You!

[@AskDoctorJo]

The above video should be a good place to start. Good luck!

[@yepbriz]

Yup! I did start doing it, a BIG THANKS to your video. I know there is no cure for Ankylosing Spondylitis but for sure this will help my posture. Thank You again!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@singhisking1548]

@@yepbrizdid it work for you bro, how is it now?

[@yepbriz]

@@singhisking1548 well i lack dedication for myself so I do it once in a while yeah sure pain is less but my posture still in slight curve like. But for sure when you put effort doing this it will prevent to worsen the posture.

[@tj3424]

What’s that pillow called and where Can I buy it ? Good vid BTW :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

The one I’m using is called the Womfy, but it’s no longer available. Here is one that looks similar, but I have not tried it: amzn.to/3mVhTSw (affiliate link)

[@gouribiswas2530]

Ma'am my son is 17 years old but have scapular pain. HLA B27 is negative but doctors say that the cause of pain is ankylosing spondalysis. Is that true?

[@AskDoctorJo]

I don't know what is causing it since I can't evaluate him. Scapular pain can be from a number of things.

[@sureshbalaji3706]

Hi... What abt his condition now... Your son is taking any medicines?

[@gouribiswas2530]

@@sureshbalaji3706 no he is just controlling his diet...and he is fine... but the pain sometimes increases during morning

[@sureshbalaji3706]

@@gouribiswas2530 thank you.. my bro has HLA B27 negative... But having pain in SI joints... so only asked for suggestion... Had you taken any blood test at the time?

[@mdmuniruzzaman]

Hi Dear Dr. Jo I am from Bangladesh. I am suffering this disease from last 5 years. I can't move my body left and right side and i can't touch floor moving front. I can't high my foot above 1 feet from floor and i can't move my both legs left and right side. I also can't move my neck up side. I recently suffer too much pain in my hole body. Please give me a suitable advice for me to overcome from this disease. I will wait for your valuable advice. Thanks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

If you are having that much difficulty, you need to go see a physical therapist in person for the best treatment program specifically for you.

[@mdmuniruzzaman]

@@AskDoctorJo Thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@pankajpathak1277]

Hi Jo, I have this problem and when i sit down my hips pain lot feel.like something insurted inside my back.. bone pain lot in sitting. Plz suggest

[@kurdstanfuture7204]

thank you so much I have ache in my hip joint there training is useful for hip joint or only for back useful

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. They will help the hip some. I have several hip videos if you want to check them out at: www.askdoctorjo.com Good luck.

[@kurdstanfuture7204]

AskDoctorJo hi can you tell me really ankylosing spondylitis have a remedy because some of doctors say it haven't a remedy sorry I can't speak english well. thank you so much

[@AskDoctorJo]

Exercises will not cure it, but it will make you more flexible and strong, which will decrease any pain. Good luck.

[@kirans1715]

What are exercises that"we should not do" ?

[@paramdeolparam4054]

What seems uncomfortable don't do that

[@racheyrox724]

@@paramdeolparam4054but all of this is uncomfortable. If it wasn’t, we wouldn’t need it.

[@АзиретАбдыкадыров-щ8ч]

thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ponyboyack00]

Where do I get a pillow like that? I've lost mobility and curvature in my neck, not sure if that is thick enough, but looks good.

[@AskDoctorJo]

It's called the Womfy. Here's a link to it on Amazon: amzn.to/2Ffr8pB (affiliate link)

[@nuzhatmaisha1337]

how many times a day do I do these exercises? Would you please mention that too? It would be very helpful tthen. Specially the first one the weirdly laughing one.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You can do them 2-3 times a day.

[@LalSingh-xh2pw]

Can I exercise if my hip joint is fuses. My HLA b27 is positive. I am very unable to walk. Will try to convince me. Please madam

[@AskDoctorJo]

Unfortunately, I don't know since I can't evaluate you. You should go see a physical therapist in person for treatment.

[@rachanaupadhyay4539]

GOOD INFORMATION

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@apch10]

Hello Dr. Jo I have been affected from ankylosis spondylitis since I was a kid.(from age 15). Now I am 31. I think It has been serious now. Some doctors are saying if I have hard working and hard pressure over those areas I might have a serious effect on those areas. Please advise me.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Hopefully these exercises will help.

[@ytbacc2636]

Michel Mill how do you feel now about spa??

[@supriyomazumdar2374]

There is a doctor in india who can treat AS and make you cure permanently..I am 20 now..I got this disease when I was 17..I am under his fine consultation..Yea I am hla b 27 +

[@rakeshjena9358]

Supriyo Mazumdar please tell me what is the name of the doctor and adress

[@mohamednadeem3598]

can u share with us the doctor name and address

[@lipijohra2828]

Hello Dr.Jo I am 16 years old.My HLA-B27 is positive and I have andos spondylitis.I feel difficulty lifting up my leg while lying down on my bed.What should I do?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Unfortunately, I don't know since I can't evaluate you. The best thing to do would be to go see a physical therapist for treatment.

[@lipijohra2828]

@@AskDoctorJo thanks for your advice

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@smriti798]

One more question Dr. is walking for about half an hour daily is good for AS or not ?

[@AskDoctorJo]

It really depends on how severe your AS is, so I don't know since I can't evaluate you.

[@smriti798]

@@AskDoctorJo Hello Doc, it’s the initial phase. I walk for about half an hour every day. Not very fast, just slowly and within my comfort. But I wonder if it’s too long.

[@AskDoctorJo]

As long as it's within your comfort level, it should be okay.

[@smriti798]

@@AskDoctorJo yes Doc. It’s within my comfort. Thank You so much for replying back.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@NavneetKaur-wp3qc]

Your exs are very helpful dr Jo...really like it,can u plz explain each and every exercise with reason why are you doing that and which structure you are going to stretch or strengthen...thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks. Some of the videos, I do go into a little more detail. Good luck.

[@Leonidas3888]

YIKES what causes this. I drive truck and have been experiencing back pain. I understand sitting causes certain shortening of muscles leading to a condition

[@AskDoctorJo]

It can be caused by many things because it forms from a chronic inflammation to the spine. Good luck.

[@KatieKatt18]

AskDoctorJo There’s a lot more to it than that. It doesn’t just develop like regular arthritis. It’s hereditary. In order to have it, you have to test positive for the gene HLA-B27. But just because you test positive for the gene, doesn’t mean you have it. A lot of factors go into it. With a positive blood test, you’ll start being monitored for it. They’ll look at your CRP level, sedimentation rate, any and all inflammatory markers, your metabolic panel, and your CBC. It’s routine blood work every time you go to the doctor because it’s a condition that will affect you for the rest of your life. I was diagnosed in July. There’s no cure and they don’t know what causes it, just that you’re born with it and, if you test positive for the gene, you better start praying. Mine started as general arthritis in my hands and knees when I was 12 that spread throughout my body over the years. I’m now 27 and it JUST spread to my back last year. Many things do not cause it. The only known cause is your genetics.

[@mj-zu5iu]

It's 4 05am I've been up for 2 hours with unbearable spasms in my lower back. I've strapped a hot water bottle to the area and taken pain relief and slowly the euphoria of relaxing muscles is kicking in... definitely going to start these stretches tomorrow. Thanks for the video, glad something good came out of this night that I found this vid

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope they help.

[@KelzKhaosandKhronic710]

Did you have any relief from spasms after starting yoga?

[@reggiebrundidge3339]

Sayyyyyy Whatttttttt is right, you read my mine! Lol

[@reggiebrundidge3339]

Thanks Doc…

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. 😎