Spondylitis often refers to a group of chronic conditions that involve inflammation of the spinal vertebrae or facet joints, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy, juvenile spondyloarthropathy, reactive arthritis and enteropathic arthritis. Spondylitis causes inflammation in the spine, specifically in the vertebrae and the facet joints. In severe cases, the facet joints and vertebrae can swell and move out of alignment in the spine. This can restrict movement, cause stiffness and possibly impact a surrounding nerve.
Spondylitis Symptoms
Stiffness in the neck and back
Inability to turn or twist the spine without pain
Deformity
Unnatural curvature of the spine
Chronic pain when sitting, standing or walking
Limited range of motion in the spine
Spondylitis Treatment
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Physical therapy
Low-impact exercise & stretching
Epidural steroid injections
